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Walter A. Kalinka
Walter A. “Wally” Kalinka Jr. age 80 yrs. Resident of Palos Hills, IL , passed away, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Maria nee Cursio; loving father of Laura (the late Tyler ) Venziano, Cinthia (Kevin ) Bailey , Michael (Jennifer) Kalınka, and Robert (Tammy), (the late Rebecca) Kalinka; cherished grandfather of Nina, Tony, Samantha, Christopher, Dominic, and Sophia. Wally was a member of the Order Sons of Italy and served as President of the Southwest Lodge #2558 for a few years.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465, to Sacred Heart Church, mass 10:00 a.m. . Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Prayer
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Starts at 9:00 am (Central time)
Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Mass
Thursday, July 9, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Sacred Heart Church
Interment
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Starts at 11:30 am (Central time)
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum
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