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Joseph Ostronic Obituary

Joseph Francis Ostronic, III

Memorial Mass for Joseph Francis Ostronic, III, 68, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Private burial will be held at a later date at the Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Joseph was born August 30, 1945 in Omaha, NE the son of Joseph F. Ostronic, II and Mary (Jacobs) Ostronic.

He graduated from Westside High School in Omaha, NE.

He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and retired from the Navy in 1988.

Joseph has lived in Lawrence since 1983.

He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

He married Margaret Eldridge on June 8, 1968 in Omaha, NE. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include three sons, Paul "P.J." Ostronic, Lawrence, Bill Ostronic, Eudora, Phil Ostronic, Lawrence; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Ostronic, Bill Ostronic, both of Omaha, NE; and four sisters, Cathy Bles, Omaha, NE, Carol Ensey, Teresa Valentine, Rose Owen, all of Fairville Bay, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary; and son, Terry Joe Ostronic.

A rosary will be held at the church at 6 p.m. with a visitation to follow until 8 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014.

The family suggests memorials in his name to Corpus Christi Catholic Church Building Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Apr. 10, 2014.
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We worked with Joe at Communicolor and are saddened to hear of his passing. May warm memories comfort your family. - Lisa & Dale

Lisa Weeks

April 20, 2014

Margaret and boys, we were so saddened to hear the news about Joe. May you find some comfort in the coming months in your memories which scan many years. He will always be with you in those memories. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dee Dee Oliver

April 16, 2014

Are Hearts are with you all. John&Carolyn Kirby

April 14, 2014

Margaret, I was deeply saddened to hear of Joe's passing. May you and your family be comforted by your fond memories and find strength in each other during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Irene Armstrong

Irene Armstrong

April 14, 2014

Margaret and family, so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a good husband and father. You are in our prayers.

Tiny Wise

April 14, 2014

Hi Margaret; My Condolences to you and the Family, I am praying for you all and cherish the memories of Joe. The LORD'S Bless and Keep you.

Dale Davey

April 14, 2014

To the family of Joe Ostronic III. I offer my deepest and sincere condolences. I worked with Joe for over 10 years at TekNet. I will miss our morning talks about what's going on in his and my life.Man he loved his grandchildren. He was a good friend and he will surely be missed.

Kevin Brown

April 14, 2014

P.J, Bill, Phil and family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Best Wishes,
Jason Klindt.

April 13, 2014

Margaret, my sincere condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. Your friends at Brandon Woods are here for you!

Donna Bell

April 12, 2014

Margaret: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in your times of need.

Debbie D'Armond

April 11, 2014

My condolences to the family.

Thomas Young

April 11, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. May your belief in God help you and your family at this time.

Cathy Lepart

April 11, 2014

We have enjoyed Joe's friendship very much over the years. Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort for your family.
Bob Brandt and Jeff Brown

Malls Barber Shop

April 10, 2014

I am so sorry, God bless you and your family.

connie evans

April 10, 2014

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