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Edward Kojder Obituary

Edward L. Kojder, 88, of Forest Park, formerly of Cicero, passed away April 24, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Zalkus; loving step-father of Tony, Mary Grace and Rebecca; fond uncle of Barbara Mathews, Frank Kojder, Shirley Sobie and the late Ronald Sobieszczyk and many other nieces and nephews. Family and friends to meet Tuesday morning, April 27, at St. Bernardine Church, 7246 W. Harrison St., Forest Park, IL for viewing at 9:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Volunteer Services, c/o Hines VA Hospital, 5000 S. 5th Ave., Hines, IL 60141. Info: Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home 708-366-2200

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Published by East Cook Life on Apr. 27, 2010.

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Frank Kojder

April 27, 2010

Uncle Eddie, I believe you inspired my brother into making the Navy a career. Your advise helped me made the Marine Corps my choosen profession. I sincerely thank you for all the graces you provided me. You will be missed, but not forgoten. Love always ....your nephew Frank.

deb shenett

April 26, 2010

Uncle Ed, you were one of a kind.. I will never forget watching baseball with you, your jokes, your arguments about politics, how you would come to our house and give us kids toys, how kind you were and loving to all of us...you have touched my life and I will always remember you...I love you....your great neice Debbie

April 26, 2010

In rememberance of my Great-Great Unlce Ed, R.I.P. ...-Shannah Bloomquist

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