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Birth: February 14, 1924

Death: June 15, 2026

Rudolph John Karall OBITUARY

Rudolph John Karall OBITUARY

Rudolph John Karall, age 102, of Chicago, IL. United State Marine Corps Veteran serving the Pacific Theatre during WWII. Passed away peacefully on June 15th. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Caroline (nee Traynor).

Cherished father of David (Laurie), Frank, Leo Sr., Steve (Kim), and the late Robert Karall. Devoted grandfather of Leo Jr., Steven, Julianna (Bill) Meidell, Seth, and the late Jasper. He was loving Pop-Pop to his great-granddaughters Lily and Emma. Life-long parishioner at St. Alphonsus Parish of Chicago and a long-time member of the South Lakeview Neighbors Association. Rudy spent over 30 years teaching physical education at the elementary and junior-high levels in Morton Grove and Skokie. He also coached basketball, softball, track, and after-school programs which encouraged budding athletes to futures in sports. Memorial Visitation for Rudy will be held on Wednesday, July 1st, at Casey & Rios Funeral Home , 4540 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Memorial Service beginning at 6:30pm. For funeral information please call 773-777-6300 or www.caseyandriosfh.com

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Memorial Service

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at 6:30pm until Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at 12:00am
Casey & Rios Funeral Home

4540-50 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639

Memorial Visitation

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at 4:00pm until Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at 8:00pm
Casey and Rios Funeral Home

4540 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Committal Service

Thursday, July 02, 2026 at 10:00am until Thursday, July 02, 2026 at 12:00am
St. Boniface Cemetery

4901 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

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