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Walter Stirnichuk Obituary

Walter W. Stirnichuk, 94, of Penitas, TX, formerly of Beach Park, IL, died February 18, 2019. Walter was born October 7, 1924 in North Chicago, IL. He was a resident of Beach Park, IL his entire life until moving to south Texas in 2018. He was a WWII Bronze Star Veteran having served with the US Army, 473 Infantry from 1943-1945. Walter retired from Abbott Labs in 1980. He operated the charter fishing boat "Easy Go" out of Waukegan from 1974-1995. Walter is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bobbie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Stirnichuk; mother, Anna Merlock Stirnichuk; sister, Maryanne Heibner; brothers, Carl Jr., and John Stirnichuk. Services will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guest book at www.congdonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by News Sun from Feb. 23 to Feb. 26, 2019.

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Linda Salmi, Allen

February 25, 2019

So sorry for the passing of Wally! May God be with you during this difficult time.

Judy Novak

February 24, 2019

So sorry for your loss Bobbie. I know you have many loving memories of your life with Walt and they will sustain you❤❤❤

BOB JOHNSON

February 23, 2019

WALTER AND ALL BROTHERS GROW UP IN BONNIE BROOK AS IT WAS CALLED THEN WE WERE THE BROOK BOYS .HE FLEW CUBS AT CARPENTERS AIR PORT AT SUNSET AND GREEN BAY RD. HE ALSO WAS DEPUTY ON LAKE COUNTY AND LOVED TO RIDE HIS HARLEY WITH BOBBIE. REST IN PEACE WALTER

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February 23, 2019

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