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Walter Kujawa Obituary

Kujawa, Walter Stanley 80, of Fairview Heights, IL, entered into rest at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL, on January 15, 2013. He was born on May 29, 1932. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sophia Kujawa; his brother, Eugene; son, Robert; brother-in-laws, Ted Gajewski and Leo Kwiatkowski; and a nephew Mike Krus. Surviving are his wife and love of his life, Susan (nee Sterns) Kujawa; 3 sons, Walter Jr. and significant other Joseph of Belleville, Stacy and significant other Julie of California; Brian and wife Michelle of Texas; 3 daughters, Charlotte Reeves of Swansea, Denise Beckmann of Fairview Heights and Tracy Nicholas of Nebraska; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 13 brothers and sisters. Services: Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Michael Catholic Church in Radom, IL on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:30 AM with Fr. Dale Maxfield officiating and with interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Campagna Funeral Home in Ashley, IL on Thursday from 5 PM until 8 PM and on Friday from 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM. Should friends desire mass offerings or memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus #592, VFW #8677, Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fairview Heights and will be accepted by the Campagna Funeral Home. Online expressions of sympathy can be made at campagnafuneralhomes.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jan. 17, 2013.

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JUDY BUSS

January 20, 2013

SUE AND FAMILY: SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. JEROME AND JUDY BUSS

January 18, 2013

SUE AND FAMILY ARE HEARTS ARE WITH YOU AT AT THIS TIME WITH YOUR LOSS OF SUCH A GREAT MAN....HE WILL BE MISSEDY BY SO MANY'FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUCH A QUIET AND FRIENDLY MAN WITH THE GREATEST OF SMILES...YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES .....JEFF N AUSTIN GARCIA

Joe Werner

January 18, 2013

Everyone enjoyed Walter's jovial attitude and humorous presence when he was an active Knight. I know that I personally have many fond memories of Walter and he has past some of his wonderful characteristic to me that I will always carry.

DENISE FORHAN-GALATI

January 17, 2013

Walt jr and Family , thoughts and prayers during your time of saddness :( I always enjoyed talking to him when he was at Francis' house , yes he was a kind gentle man with a BIG smile.

dense forhan-galati and family

January 17, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

January 17, 2013

Sue and family, Walter was one of the first neighbors we became acquainted with when we moved to the farm some 31 years ago. What a dear dear friend, who shared his turnips with us and we shared our humane trap. You are going to miss our dear dear friend.
Vince and Patti Nacci

January 17, 2013

Remembering his smile. Our heart is with you all. Gary&Kim Schreder.

karen bickel

January 17, 2013

To my good neighbors sorry for your loss l'm really going to miss his whispering at me when I stepped out of the house as he was working in the yard,man I'm going to miss him very much. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

neighbors Karen & RON

January 17, 2013

To my good neighbors sorry for your loss l'm really going to miss his whispering at me when I stepped out of the house as he was working in the yard,man I'm going to miss him very much. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 17, 2013

Walt & Joe and family
You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your dad. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless You All

Respectfully
CAROL Moffitt (Fischer's)

Diana Halcomb

January 17, 2013

Denise and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. The Kujawa family mean so much to me, and I have always felt like just another member of the family. That's just how Daddy Walt made you feel. I was just another one of his kids. You could always get a laugh from hearing some story he would tell while sitting down at the KC and having a pitcher of beer. His smile was priceless and my life has been touched for knowing him. My life has been touched by Denise,Sue,Walt Jr and the whole Kujawa family. Love You All !!
Diana(Brown)Halcomb

Max and Tammy Keys

January 17, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with your entire family.

January 17, 2013

Walter,
Al and I are very sorry to hear about your loss.Your father always had a smile.
Al and Elaine Olsson

K Boismenue

January 17, 2013

Sorry to hear of the huge loss to the Kujawa Family. Our thought and prayers go out to everyone in the family.

January 17, 2013

DENISE & FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I ONLY MET HIM ONCE, HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY SHIRLEY VINCENT

Deacon Tom Powers

January 17, 2013

To the whole Kujawa Family, Please know that you are in our prayers. Mr. Kujawa was always quick with a smile and a hand shake after mass on Sunday. Holy Trinity, the K of C's and all who knew him have lost a friend. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

January 17, 2013

To the Kujawa family, Walt will be very missed. Growing up in the neighborhood, he was always happy and friendly to the kids. Favorite memories of him making home made ice cream with the family and all the neighbor kids waiting in line for it. I will never forget him. May god bless you all! -- Vicky Biermann and family

January 17, 2013

TO THE KUJAWA FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MR KUJAWA WAS SUCH A NICE MAN. HE WAS HEART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. YOU TURN IN AND YOU WOULD ALWAYS GET A SMILE AND A WAVE FROM HIM. HE WAS ALWAYS SO NICE TO US KIDS GROWING UP AND WE ALL JUST LOVED HIM. HE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF US THAT LIVED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME FOR GOD TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH THIS.
TINA JOINES (HAMILTON)

PHIL ODOM

January 17, 2013

SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN -
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.


I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss.
May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them strength.

On behalf of a grateful nation we leave our sympathy and a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.

U. S. MARINE AND VIET NAM VET
SEMPER FI,

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