Dr. Stanley J. Kaczala, Born January 23, 1939, entered Eternal Life on February 13, 2015. Beloved son of the late Dr. Aloysius and Edwina nee Tekiela. Loving husband of Shirley nee Matella. Devoted father of Sharon (Michael) Parbs and Kari (Richard) Ellery. Adoring grandfather of Ryan and Sydney Parbs and Brooks and Anna Ellery. Dear brother of Jan (Marilyn) Kaczala and the late Xandra Kaczala. Beloved Doctor to his patients, Dr. Kaczala recently celebrated 50 years of Distinguished Service to the Chicago Dental Society for his career as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in South Holland. Dr. Kaczala received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University in 1963. Known to all as a history buff who could work WWII into any conversation. He loved spending time with his family at their summer home near Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin, enjoying both winter and summer activities. He delighted in his role as "Papa" to his four grandchildren teaching them all about the outdoors, especially bass fishing. Visitation Monday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from THORNRIDGE FUNERAL HOME (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/ South Holland to Holy Ghost Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.