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John Zekich Obituary

JOHN ZEKICH NEW LENOX John Zekich 86, of New Lenox, formerly of Calumet City, passed away December 22, 2014. John was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Marija (nee Begovic) Zekich. Beloved husband of Florence S. (nee Ciebiera); Loving father of Deborah (Steven Tempel) Zekich, MarySue Zekich, Lisa (Erich) Stefans, Tina (Tony Gaik) Zekich; Cherished Apa of Mitchell, Nick, Jake, Josh, Taylor, WenLi, Anthony and Colton; Dear brother of Dawn "Zorka" (Richard) Kern, Eleanor (the late Paul) Bonoma, the late Nick Zekich and the late Joe (the late Jeanne) Zekich; Fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. John was a retired Supervisor from People's Gas. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, a member American Legion People's Gas Post #336, former Officer of the Whiting Seniors Club and a member of The Golden Times in Hammond, IN. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, December 29, 2014 with chapel prayers at 10:45 a.m. to St. Jude Catholic Church, 214 W. 2nd St., New Lenox, IL 60451 for a 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL. For info: 815-806-2225 or www.kurtzmemorial chapel.com
Published by The Times from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2014.

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Kathryn McAvoy

December 28, 2014

So sad to hear about John. I have fond memories of the Zekich family as their babysitter that lived across the alley in Calumet City. John was always kind and especially helped my Mom a lot after my father passed away in the '70's. Thoughts and prayers are with you. - Kathy Echterling McAvoy

December 27, 2014

God bless Zeke. I worked with him as a supervisor for 5 yrs .He was a real handy guy who could fix anything .
Mike Cafagna

December 26, 2014

VERY SAD TO HEAR THE PASSING OF JOHN . HIM AND MY DAD WORKED TOGETHER AT PEOPLES GAS . MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ZEKICH FAMILY . MARTIN POROPAT CARTAGENA SPAIN

December 26, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

Dec

29

Prayer Service

10:45 a.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

Dec

29

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Jude Catholic Church,

214 W. 2nd St, New Lenox, IL

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65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

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