Ota Kratochvil, age 82, beloved husband of Cherylnn nee Sherman; dear father of James, Anna, and Danny; fond brother of Vera, Zdena and Eva; loving uncle of Bryce, Amy, Claire, Kendra, and Shannon; grandfather of Andrea, Claudio, Marina, Lauren, Eva and Daniela. Memorial Service Sunday, January 2, 2011, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue. Ota was a retired restaurant dining room captain and professional soccer player. For further information 312-421-0936.