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Joseph Procknow Obituary

JOSEPH M. PROCKNOW CROWN POINT, IN FORMERLY OF CHICAGO Joseph Procknow, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He is survived by his daughters: Serena Procknow and Lindsey Procknow; mother, Sheila Procknow; siblings: Pamela (John) Kuras and Jeffrey Procknow; nieces: Aubrette (Jon) Kinne and Paige Biegel; great niece, Harper and former wife and dear friend, Diane Kolkebeck. Preceded in death by his father Gary G. Procknow; grandparents, cousins and uncle, Greg Tomko. Day is done, gone the sun, from the hills, from the lake, from the skies. All is well, safely rest, God is night. Joseph will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. We would like to thank the VA Hospital of Chicago, IL and a special thank you to Journey Care at Rush Hospital of Chicago, IL for all their care and support during this difficult time. Rendina Funeral Home entrusted with arrangemnts.

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Published by The Times on Jan. 8, 2016.

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Tom Stipanich

February 4, 2016

God Bless you Joe, and my condolences to the family.

Deb Procknow

January 14, 2016

Rest in Peace Nephew Joe.

Donna Welch

January 10, 2016

Sheila, Pam & Jeff,

My sincere condolences.

Nicci Tomko-Ferraro

January 9, 2016

You will truly be missed Uncle Joey!!!

Maria Kozinski

January 9, 2016

RIP Joe...my condolences to the entire family

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