Obituaries

April 10, 1954 to April 28, 2021

KNOX - Gregory P. Dolezal, 67, of Kewanna, passed away Wednesday, April 28.

He was born April 10, 1954 in Gary, to Edward and Geraldine Dolezal, both deceased. He married Cheryl Blessing on Aug. 23, 1996. She survives.

He is also survived by his children, Kara (Jon) Rhoda of La Crosse, Jennifer (Steve) Jozwiak of Juneau, Alaska, and Brett (Beth) Dolezal of North Judson; a stepdaughter, Kelly (Mark) John of St. Charles, Ill.; a brother, David (Cynthia) Dolezal of Marietta, Ga.; and 10 grandchildren, Jesse and Ethan Rhoda, Tyler, Zachary and Benjamin John, Hannah, Bentley and Mackenzi Dolezal, and Michael and Anna Jozwiak.

Mr. Dolezal had been the proprietor of Ed’s Auto Parts in Knox for over 50 years, and most recently was the owner of G&G Guns in Star City. He loved hunting and fishing, and was an active member of the Star City Lions Club and the Winamac First United Methodist Church.

A funeral service will be at 12 noon (ET), Tuesday, May 4, with visitation two hours prior to services, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox. Barbara Kleinofen, Lay Leader at Winamac First United Methodist Church will officiate.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Star City Lions Club would be appreciated.

M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox is handling arrangements.