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John Manczko Obituary

John Walter Manczko, age 88, of Grayslake, died August 29, 2007 at the North Chicago VA Hospital. He was born on December 1, 1918 in Chicago to John and Mary (nee Kielbasia) Manczko.

John was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and the V.F.W. Post 9420.

Survivors include his children, John (Penny) Manczko, Mark (Richard Trojanowski) Manczko, and Jim Manczko; his siblings, Joe and Dorothy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; his aforementioned parents; and his siblings, Ted, Frank, Wanda, and Susan.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11 AM, Saturday, September 1, 2007 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Rd., Grayslake. Friends of the family may visit from 9 AM until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 208 S LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60604. For information please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Sun on Aug. 31, 2007.

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Nancy Wagner

September 22, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences go out to you & and the rest of the family. John & Virginia were good friends of mine. What a cook!

Shauna St. John

September 4, 2007

John, Mark, and Jimmy,
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family at this time. Your father was a great man. I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

Lisabeth A Risley

September 1, 2007

You Have My Condolenceses on the loss of your Father. Your fellow Legion members are here to help in any way we can.

Steve and Michele (Kay) Brewczynski

August 31, 2007

We're sorry we are unable to attend the service, but condolences go out to you, Jim and John. Your dad and my husband's dad knew each other for many years.

John & Penny Manczko

August 31, 2007

You will be missed.
Love John & Penny

james manczko

August 31, 2007

Dad, I will always miss your cooking.

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