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John Prah Obituary
John V. Prah age 84, veteran U.S. Army Korea. Husband of the late Dorothy S. nee Bojko. Dear father of Dennis (Cynthia J.), Cynthia A. (Matt) Szeszycki, Sharon (Carl) Kunz, Donna (Peter) Koulogeorge and Deborah Schmidt. Grandfather of Victor Prah, Gerrit Szeszycki, Kevin Kunz, Cristina Hurst, Steven Kunz, Glen (Eliza) Kunz, Matthew Szeszycki, John Schmidt, Alex Kunz, Christina Schmidt, Dora Prah, Natalie Koulogeorge, Jenna Koulogeorge and Jason Koulogeorge. Great-grandfather of Makenzie Prah and Peyton Prah. Son of the late John J. & Mary M. Prah. Brother of Charles (Annamarie) Prah and the late Margaret (Marty) Leff and Lawrence Prah. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 40 years of service in the Savings and Loan. Enjoyed his summers at Jellystone Campground in Pierceton, Indiana. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 at Lack & Sons Funeral Home 9236 S. Roberts Rd. (8000w.) in hickory Hills. Prayer service 9:30 at the funeral home then to St. Patricia Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurration Cemetery. Donations to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Sign the online guestbook at www.LackFuneralHome.com For info: 708-430-5700
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Rich Wojnicki
February 12, 2017
My condolences to the Prah family. John gave me my first after school job at Laramie Federal in 1968. He later brought me on as his controller. He always had a smile and a quickness to his step.
Mira Keyes
February 12, 2017
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February 12, 2017
Mira Keyes
February 12, 2017
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Mira Keyes
February 12, 2017
Mira Keyes
February 12, 2017
A Cragin Bank Dinner Function.
Mira Keyes
February 12, 2017
Lillian Kunz
February 11, 2017
We are going to miss you John, we had some great times at birthday parties and graduations for our grandchildren! You are now with the love of your life Dorothy. Rest in Peace, forever together! Love Lillian Kunz
John Prah
Lillian Kunz
February 11, 2017
John Prah, Glen, Alex, Carl and Sharon Kunz
Lillian Kunz
February 11, 2017
John Prah
Lillian Kunz
February 11, 2017
John Prah and Glen Kunz
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February 11, 2017
Bernadine Derus
February 9, 2017
Dear Sharon and Debbie: So sorry to hear about your Dad. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Remembering all of you in my prayers.
February 9, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time. Psalms 29:11
Vic & Karen Kremesec
February 8, 2017
I am very sorry to hear about Johnny's passing. I have many good memories of John and our family parties when I was young. I remember when he was wounded in Korea and the heartache and worry it caused in the family and how happy people were when he returned. I am quite grateful for the financial consul he provided when my family was just starting. Although our visits were quite infrequent in the past 30 years, they were always very friendly and happy. My wife, Karen, and I offer our sincerest condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Lourdes Cruz
February 8, 2017
Cindy Prah and family,
Our condolences on your loss. May the Lord grant you peace and strength.
Love Lourdes & David Cruz
Bob Peg Baikie
February 8, 2017
Hoping this brings u a little peace.He will b missed.Baikies lot 1098
Jane van der Zanden-Thompson
February 8, 2017
Donna, Pete and family - May you find comfort in your memories of love and happiness with your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Jane & Greg Thompson family
Cathie Considine
February 8, 2017
Debbie I am so very sorry for your loss I know how much your Dad meant to you. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Cathie & Zach
February 8, 2017
Dear Sharon and Family:
My condolences to the family on your loss.
Try and remember all the good times and
the things that bring smiles to your heart.
Edna Ralston
Marilyn Banks
February 8, 2017
Dearest Nieces and Nephew,
I have so much love,admiration and respect for your dad that words can not express. He was more than a brother in law, he was a father and great mentor to me. I will always feel privileged and fortunate to have been part of both he, and my special sister Dorothy lives, and will always relish my special memories forever. Love Aunt Mar
February 8, 2017
Dearest Niece's and Nephew.
I have so much love, respect and admiration for your dad, words cant express.He has been a father to me as well as a brother in law and great mentor. I will always feel privileged and fortunate to have been part of his life, and will relish all my memories of both he and your mom, my special sister. Love Aunt Marilyn
Ted Caul
February 7, 2017
Dear Debbie so sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoyed knowing him at Cragin.
Bill Prah
February 7, 2017
Accept our condolences to our cousin. Many fond memories in the old house at 1806 in Chicago.
February 7, 2017
My Memories of John,
My favorite memory is of a time when I was 12 years old and my brother Fred & friends took me to a movie at the Chicago Theater. After the movie, I was forgotten and left at the theater. I was afraid to leave so I stayed hoping someone would come back for me. At midnight I was standing by the door, and when I saw John and Dorothy I was so relieved and thankful that they found me.
Another memory is when John took me golfing when I was 17 years old. I was thrilled to be asked to go golfing for the first time with my brother in law. How thoughtful of him to invite me.
Through the years John visited us in Arizona. We enjoyed attending spring training baseball games together.
I have always considered John more of a brother than a brother in law. He will be greatly missed and I loved him dearly.
Dan
Samantha Shipyor
February 7, 2017
Cristina, Dora , Cindy, Dennis and the entire family. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember Grandpa who was so close to all of you. Grandpa, was a wonderful man and a treat to talk too when I would come by the house. Sending hugs Samantha Shipyor
bonnie gesiakowski
February 7, 2017
sorry for your loss , sending prayers and hugs to all that knew and loved him !
Mira Keyes
February 7, 2017
Mira Keyes
February 7, 2017
The Cragin Federal Bank Gang
Mira Keyes
February 7, 2017
February 7, 2017
I'm truly saddened to hear of Mr. Prah's passing. It's amazing that he took the time to stay in contact, by sending out annual Christmas Cards to most of his former employees from Cragin Fed Bank. Working for him was fun & he was a very caring individual. RIP, Mira & Michael Keyes
Shelly Mayden
February 7, 2017
Dennis Cindy Sharon Donna Debbie..my heart hurts for all of you. Your dad was an amazing funny loving kind man. I myself have so many wonderful memories of all the laughs and times at the stone. Brings a smile to my face thinking of them now. And still after all these years, we're still like family. I pray you find comfort knowing what a great man he was and loved by many..all of you are in my thoughts and prayers
Much love
Shelly Mayden
February 7, 2017
Dear Debbie. So sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a nice man. We will always remember him as part of our Cragin family. May he Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Tom and Rosa Kokoszka
February 7, 2017
Dear Debbie, So sorry to hear about your dad. What a terrible loss. He was such a nice man and we will always remember him as part of our Cragin family. May he Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Tom and Rosa Kokoszka.
PAULY RICH BUZZ
February 7, 2017
Debbie, so sorry to hear about your dad my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rich Buzz Pauly
Robin Smith
February 7, 2017
Cindy & Matt, and families, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad, we enjoyed hearing about him. Wish we could have met. Sending prayers and loving memories to you. Don and Robin
Laura Perreault
February 7, 2017
To all my Prah cousins and their families. I'm so sorry for your loss. Uncle John will be greatly missed. But now he is with your mom in heaven. They will both watch over all of you, forever with love and pride. All of you are in my prayers! Love you all ❤
Carol Brandt
February 7, 2017
Dear Debbie, Sharon and the entire Prah family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember John as being such a kind man. He was the best. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May memories of all the wonderful times comfort you during this difficult time.
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