Henry Nykaza

Henry Nykaza, 91, of Beecher, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. He was born on January 31, 1930 the son of Nicholas and Julia Nykaza. He married Dolores on October 23, 1954 at St. John Catholic Church in Glenwood, IL . Henry proudly served in the U.S. military for 2 years. He was a farmer most of his life. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Peotone, IL . He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Henry also enjoyed gardening, but most of all he loved to spoil his grandchildren. He is survived by his children; Henry J. (Melinda) Nykaza of Beecher and Sandra (Don) Armstrong of Downers Grove, 2 brothers; Walter (Geri) Nykaza of Mokena, James Nykaza of South Chicago Heights, 3 grandchildren; Garrett, Griffin, and Grant. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and siblings. A visitation will be held at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10am until the funeral service at Noon. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Beecher Fire Protection District.