Stephen J. Kijanka Jr.

Age 73, of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026. Father of Stephen (Kristen) Kijanka. Grandfather of Elijah, Ethan, and Sean Kijanka. Former husband of Anna Marie Kijanka. Brother of the late Mary Ann Macejka. Uncle of Larry (Ashley) Macejka. He will be dearly missed by his girlfriend, Kathy Benson. Friends will be received on Thursday from 4-8 PM at Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, 2323 E. Carson St., where a Blessing Service will be held Thursday 6:00 PM.

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