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Ronald E. Kurek Jr.

1974 - 2015

BORN

1974

DIED

2015

Ronald Kurek Obituary

Ronald E. Kurek, Jr.

Born: Aug. 20, 1974; in Berwyn, IL

Died: June 10, 2015; in Elmwood Park, IL

Ronald E. Kurek, Jr., age 40, of Elmwood Park, passed away on June 10, 2015. He was born in Berwyn to the late Ronald, Sr. and mother, Sara (Hlavaty) Kurek.

He is survived by his partner of 21 years, fiance, Ms. Donna Pape; mother, Sara L. (Hlavaty) Kurek; and uncle Rudolph Hlavaty, Jr.

Preceded in death by father, Ronald E. Kurek, Sr., grandparents, Rudolph and Sarah Hlavaty, and Stanley and Harriet Bonk.

Cremation private. Laid to rest at Ressurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2015.

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Melody

June 11, 2024

I love you Ronnie. I hold onto the hope that you are in a much better place than on our earth with its struggles and its joys. It is those joyous times with you that I choose to hold onto. We had some fun times thanks to my crazy fun loving Mom, huh? It was a blast in New Mexico having fun in the snow. Love you always

Melody Skwirsk-Sitze

June 10, 2019

Beloved cousin and friend that showed this country girl how to have fun with his Mom in the wilds of Cicero and downtown Chicago. Thanks cuz for some wonderful memories!

Rhonda Speck

June 10, 2019

Its hard to believe he has been gone that long. When we'd get together as children, we were more than cousins, we were really great friends!

Glenda Knott

July 2, 2015

Sara Lee, I was so sorry to hear about Ronnie. What a shame for such a young person. Hope you and "Peanuts" are doing ok, though. Take care, Love, Glenda

June 29, 2015

I realized when I wrote something in the guest book, that I forgot to sign my name. I'm so sorry. Rhonda Speck

Melody Sitze

June 27, 2015

I will miss my childhood bud and cousin. We had some really fun times in Cicero as well as in Michigan. I wish we had stayed more in touch through the years but was so happy that he found Donna. She made his life so wonderful. Thanks for making my cuz so happy these past 20 years! Thanks Sarah Lee for all the loving care you gave to Ronnie throughout his life. He was so lucky to have you and your insights into his care. I love you very much and my hugs go to you and Donna at this terrible time of loss.

Melody Sitze

June 27, 2015

I will miss my childhood bud and cousin. We had some really fun times. I wish we had stayed more in touch through the years but was so happy that he found Donna. She made his life so wonderful. Thanks for making my cuz so happy these past 20 years! Thanks Sarah Lee for all the loving care you gave to Ronnie throughout his life. He was so lucky to have you and your insights into his care. I love you very much and my hugs go to you and Donna at this terrible time of loss.

Jeffery Henderson

June 23, 2015

Sara Lee, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Ronnie was seemingly too young but God has His plan for all. I have you all in my heart and prayers.

Jan Reding

June 23, 2015

Hi Sarah Lee, this is Jan, Clara's daughter. Gosh I can't tell you how sorry I am, my prayers are with you. You have had a lot of loss and it is never easy, especially when it is your child. I love you and sure miss the good old days. Love Jan

June 23, 2015

My heart goes out to Sara Lee, Rudy and Donna. Ronnie was far too young to leave this world, but he did leave so much love for all who knew him.

June 22, 2015

Sympathies are sent to you.

cindy villegas

June 17, 2015

"team work" our quote before every treatment, may you rest in paradise Ron.

Roseanna Avino

June 16, 2015

Wow still very hard to believe. Childhood friends. great memories. Condolences to his family and his fiancee. RIP Ron. You will never be fogotten. Love you

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