Lawrence Stephen Krenos
Of Arlington Heights

Lawrence Stephen Krenos was born September 5, 1923 in Chicago to Joseph and Maria (nee Podnavir) Krenos. He died Thursday, January 1, 2010 at the Lutheran Home and Services in Arlington Heights.

Mr. Krenos worked as a binder in the printing industry. He served in the Army during WW II and was with the 4th Infantry at the initial landing of the D-Day Invasion.

Lawrence enjoyed playing pool at the Arlington Heights Senior Center for over 20 years and was an avid sports enthusiast.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Josie nee Tortorice; his children Marilyn (Robert) Przywara of Palatine, Larry Krenos of Arlington Heights and Susan (Laury) Chimerofsky of Salida, Calif; his grandchildren Jason (Jennifer) Chimerofsky, Ryan Chimerofsky and Jami Chimerofsky.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Joseph and Edouard.

Visitation from 3:00 until 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 AM, Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Funeral Home, proceeding to St. Edna Catholic Church 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights for Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove.