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Jan Sochanski Obituary

Jan Sochanski, 96, of Elmhurst. Born August 10, 1914 in Rakow, Poland. Passed away peacefully February 24, 2011 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Beloved Husband of the late Alusia. He is survived by his loving family in Poland. Jan attained the rank of Major in the Polish Army. He fought valiantly at Monte Casino in 1944. Jan was a lifelong Polish Scout Master. He was a Switch Board Designer for many years with Hub Electric Company, a subsidiary of Westinghouse. Jan was mentally alert and physically active till the very end. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday. Prayers Wednesday, March 2 at 9:15 A.M. to St. Charles Borromeo Church Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment Mary Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers masses to the church would be appreciated. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Mar. 4, 2011.

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March 3, 2011

Czerwone maki na Monte Cassino
Zamiast rosy pily polska krew...
Po tych makach szedl zolnierz i ginal,
Lecz od smierci silniejszy byl gniew!
Przejda lata i wieki przemina,
Pozostana slady dawnych dni!..
I tylko maki na Monte Cassino
Czerwiensze beda, bo z polskiej wzrosna krwi.

Andrew Flor

February 28, 2011

Today The Flor Family is saddened at the news of the death of Jan Sochanski. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family. Jan and Alice(Mrs. Sohanski was my godmother) were long time friends of our parents Edward and Joan, dating back to the 1950's. Both he and my father were WWII veterans and Polish patriots. Coincidentally, they also took British natives as brides. I don't think I've ever met a gentler, kinder man in my life. I will always remember his laugh and the good times our families used to share together. God bless Jan. May he rest in peace.

February 28, 2011

Keeping Grandpa Jan and Grandma Alice in our prayers and thoughts.
Sending thanks to all his friends in America for your kindness and friendship to Jan. I know he truly appreciated and felt blessed to have you all in his life.
With love,
Nicola Musgrave, Charlotte and Phoebe Musgrave (Alice's Grandaughter and great-grandaughters)

Grzegorz Sochanski

February 28, 2011

Z glebokim zalem zegnam mojego ukochanego stryja i ojca chrzestnego.

Barbara O'Halloran

February 27, 2011

I would like to extend my condolence to the Sochanski Family. My father Tadeusz Kowalczyk died-2009 and my uncle Michael Lecko died-1994 fought together at the Battle of Monte Cassino under the command of General Anders We will never forget these men even in death what fine men they were. They have given their souls to God, and always their heart will belong to Poland. BASIA KOWALCZYK-OHALLORAN

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