Raymond W Nykaza

Raymond W. Nykaza, age 81, of Steger, IL passed away June 15, 2009. Beloved husband of Edna Nykaza nee Zelinski. Loving father of Donna (Samuel) Nykaza-Jones, Steven, John (Anna), and Sharon (Michael) Nykaza-Slawinski. Cherished grandfather of Alexander, Emily, Alison and Mikey. Ray is also survived by four brothers and one sister. Visitation Thursday June 18th from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL). Funeral Mass Friday 11:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Church " Chicago Heights, IL. Interment Calvary Cemetery "Steger, IL. Ray was a Holy Name past president, 32 year Farm Bureau Director and past president, member of the Catholic War Veterans, VFW, Polish American Falcons, Polish American Club, Korean War US Army Veteran, and founder of Rays Quality Greenhouse. Information at 708 755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com