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John G. Kras Sr.

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John G. Karas, Sr. Elmwood Park/Hegewisch, IL John G. Karas, Sr., age 78, entered into eternal life on October 28, 2004. Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis (nee Hogan). Beloved husband of Frances. Dear father of John (Peggy) Karas, James (Mary) Karas, Donald (Lisa) Karas, Susan (Steve) Malone and Janice (Tom) Hoffman; step-father of Lela Robinson, John (Sharon) Clark, Dianne (Gary) Camiliere, Lisa (Wes) Kaihara and Marie Young; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; fond brother of Helen Brandys and Estelle Danko. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. at Sadowski Funeral Home, 13300 S. Houston Ave., Hegewisch, IL. Funeral service Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL at a later date. Mr. Karas was an avid fisherman. 773-646-1666

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Published by The Times from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2004.

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