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Michael Kolessar Obituary

Michael G. Kolessar, 80, of Orland Park and former Riverside resident, passed away. Devoted husband of Jean nee Haduch; loving father of Steven (Gloria), Thomas, Timothy (Cathy) and the late Mary and Theresa; proud grandfather of Noelle, Kristen, Antonio, Christopher and Sara. Michael was a retired Professor at Moraine Valley Community College and a U.S. Air Force Veteran, Member of American Legion Post 111. Visitation held Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 2 to 8 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. till time of services at 9:30 a.m. at Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St., Riverside to St. Mary Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral info 708-447-2261 or www.ivinsfh.com.

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Feb. 23, 2011.

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Bob Lewis

February 28, 2011

Kolessar so sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss his brightly colored shirts at our morning coffees. I am in Florida for the winter or I would have joined our Legion friends at the wake. Mike and I had offices across the hall at Moraine Valley. May God grant you the strength to cope with this time of great loss. Bob Lewis Past Commander, Chaplain Orland Post 111

February 28, 2011

Kolessar Family. We are sorry about your loss. Mike and I go way back. I was an instructor at MVCC with him. He retired a few years before me. I am out of town, or else I would have been at his wake. please accept our sympathies from the Moore family. .............James R Moore

Dennis Motyka

February 26, 2011

Jean and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We certainly would have been there to visit with you had we known. Please accept our sympathies from the entire Motyka Family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God's blessings!
Love,
Dennis, Janice and girls, and Mom Florence

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