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James Dutka Obituary
James V. Dutka
HEGEWISCH, IL - James V. Dutka, age 82. Late of Hegewisch. Passed away on September 24, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Ratajczak); Loving father of: John (Patricia LeBlanc) Dutka, Gregory (Ann) Dutka, and Linda (Lenny) Witkowski; Devoted grandfather of: Leonard (Abbey), Zachary, Jacob, Ajoke, Carmela, Tabia, and the late Willie; Cherished great-grandfather of: Addison, Foli, Darius, Lucia, and Wolfgang; Dearest brother of the late Janet Becich. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Jim enjoyed betting on horses.
Visitation Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. from the ELMWOOD CHAPEL, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, IL to Christ Our Light Church (St. Florian) for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association in Jim's name are appreciated. www.elmwoodchapel.com 773-731-2749
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Memories and Condolences
for James Dutka
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john uranowski
September 29, 2022
jim always reminded me ,my mom mary called him james hanging out at milans rest. on baltamore. one of those older guys i met at mann park basketball saturdays .helped keep this uranowski boy on the straight and narrow.had lots of fun on our bikes when i retired. R.I.Peace and love. turk uranowski
Cheryl Fugaj
September 28, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dutka family! Condolences to John Greg and Linda! Your dad was a great friend of our family for years and will be missed. May he Rest In Peace Love and prayers! Cheryl (Chengary) & Randy Fugaj
Nancy Konecek
September 27, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr. Dutka was a very close friend to our family and my dad will miss him very much. God Bless.
Love, Nancy (Chengary) and Bob Konecek
John Chengary
September 27, 2022
Thanks for the memories Duts, I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I love you buddy. God Bless you. John Chengary
Julie Zielke
September 27, 2022
Our sympathies and prayers are with the family. Mr. Dutka was a very close friend to the Chengary family. He and our dad we´re buds for a long time! He always came to see us girls on our wedding day! He will be remembered for his love, friendship and sense of humor! He will be missed.
Love, Dave & Julie (Chengary) Zielke
Baron "Gene " Keister
September 27, 2022
I am very sad to read of the passing of my very good friend Jimmy. My condolences to John, Greg, and Linda for the loss of their dad. Jimmy and I had many good times at the Merrillville OTB parlor. At least now he will be with Rose. God bless the entire family. Gene Keister
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Sep
28
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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29
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