William Z. Karda

William Z (Bill) Karda, born in Germany on Nov. 27, 1948. Died peacefully at his home on December 6, 2024 with his loving wife at his side.

A retired Chicago Firefighter; Bill also proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a United States Marine Corps Sniper.

Bill is survived by his wife Patricia (nee Cukla), the love of his life and high school sweetheart. They married July 7, 1973 and had 51 beautiful years together. Also survived by his son, Ed Karda and granddaughter, Emily Karda. Sister, Theresa (Michael) Petty; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Bob) Scamen; Ann (Henry) Karda; Donna (Ed) Karda and Elizabeth (Wally) Karda.

Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his loving parents, Jozef and Antonina Karda and parents-in-laws, Edward and Lottie Cukla. Also, preceding Bill in death were his brothers, Henry, Joseph, Edward, Walter and Thomas.

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024 at St. Mary of Annunciation 22333 W. Erhart Rd. Mundelein, IL 60050 at 10:00am.  Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL at 1:00pm.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)-223-8122.

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