Stanley J. Opalinski, M.D., retired Chicago area surgeon practicing for 40 years. Beloved husband of Linda, nee Neighbour and the late Mary Ann, nee Schloderback; loving father of Dana, John (Corinne) and Lauren (fiance George Konkel) Opalinski and Ashley (William) Johannson; dearest grandfather of the late Gavin; fond brother of Edward (Florence), Louis (Kathryn) and the late Frank (the late Bertha) Opalinski and the late Sophie (Dimitro) Polinsky; and dear brother-in-law of Rosemary Harth, Lou (Shirley) and the late Frank Schloderback; uncle of many. Veteran USAF WW II. Fellow of American College of Surgeons, Retired Staff Surgeon Alexian Brothers, Ravenswood, Our Lady of Resurrection and Belmont Community Hospitals. Retired Chairman Department of Surgery, St. Elizabeth Hospital. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. from Hursen Funeral Home, S.W. corner Roosevelt and Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester, to St. Domitilla Church, Hillside. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society. Funeral info toll-free 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com
