James Frank Dolezal, age 89, of Stickney, Illinois passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. James was born April 13, 1931. On August 14, 1954 he married Shirley (nee Vana). Retired Stickney Police Chief.
James is survived by his loving wife Shirley of 66 years. Cherished father of Debra (Robert) Piper, Shirlee (the late George) Kadlec and James Dolezal. Beloved grandfather of James and Jerry Podgorski, Michelle Piper, Liana (David) Garcia, George Kadlec and James Dolezal. Dear great-grandfather of Elliana, Julian and the late David Jr.
1949-1951 James was in the Second Infantry Division of the Army- Life Member.
1950- Kunu-Ri Survivor of the Korean War
1952- Patrol Officer on the Stickney Police Department. Worked his way up to Chief of Police.
Held position of the Trustee until 1985 when he retired.
56th year member of Sokol Stickney from Decmeber 1, 1964- Present.
James was a Member of the Medinah Shriners.
Mastor Mason for 50 years, Order of Mason’s Berwyn Lodge No. 839.
American Legion Member 0687 and Life Member of the VFW Post 5151.
James was a good man, a great provider and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
A visitation for James will be held Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402.
Funeral Service Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11 AM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home (708) 7489-2033.
Burial at Mount Auburn Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MountAuburnFuneralHome.com for the Dolezal family.
In consideration of the safety of our guests and associates, Mount Auburn Funeral Home will adhere to the current gathering restrictions in the state of Illinois, which allow 50 or fewer guests at services at a time. Proper social distancing
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