Ronald J. Smuszkiewicz
Ronald J. Smuszkiewicz
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Ronald Smuszkiewicz Obituary
Age 81, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at his home in Mokena.
Ronald is survived by his loving family, wife, Sylvia Smuszkiewicz (Falejczyk) and niece Nicole (James) Pfeiffer.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Mary Smuszkiewicz (Tupta), siblings, Vickie Jo Smuszkiewicz and Robert (late Patricia) Smuszkiewicz.
Ronald was a former member of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Blue Island and retired from International Harvester; after retirement he was a Bar Tender for 20 years. Ronald greatly enjoyed bowling and always had a great story to tell.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423 on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 from 9:00 AM until time of memorial service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Calumet City, IL.
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Aug
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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kurtz Memorial Chapel
65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423
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11:00 a.m.
Kurtz Memorial Chapel
65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423
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