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Adolph Tomisek Obituary
Born: Oct. 6, 1926 ; In Chicago, IL
Died: May 1, 2014; In Berwyn, IL
Adolph George Tomisek of Cicero, Illinois died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois.
Adolph Tomisek was born on October 6, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Morton High School in Cicero, Illinois, he enlisted in the United States Navy on June 19, 1944 and served honorably aboard the ship LSM-434 in the Asiatic Pacific Area until his discharge in May 26, 1946. On September 25, 1948, he married JoAnne Bagas of Berwyn, Illinois.
Adolph is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, JoAnne Tomisek of Cicero, Illinois; four children, Jane Reynolds-Suzka (Frank) of Custer Park, Illinois, Steven Tomisek (Patricia) of Woodbridge, Virginia, Peggy Nasti (the late James) of Naperville, Illinois, and Julie Tomisek of Bourbonnais, Illinois; and his sister Florence Konvalinka of Clearwater, Florida. Adolph is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday April 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Interment took place in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Donations in memory of Adolph may be sent by mail to Fisher House, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, Hines, IL 60141 or online at http://www.hines.va.gov/giving/index.asp
For information: 708 442-8500 or www.woodlawnchicago.com
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George and Barbara Jaros/Wetter
May 5, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I will always remember Ade smiling and happy. We shared good times with all of you many years ago.
With sincere sympathy,
George and Barbara (Wetter) Jaros
George and Barbara Jaros/Wetter
May 5, 2014
A rush of very nice memories of when we were kids at your house or ours floods over me and I can"t believe how fast the time has gone. I will always remember Ade smiling and happy.
We are so sorry. We will keep you all in our hearts and prayers at this sad time.
With sincere sympathy,
George and Barbara Wetter Jaros
May 5, 2014
Mrs. Tomisek, Peggy & families:
Our deepest sympathy to you all. We're so grateful for his service to our country.
Jim & Christine Patterson & Family
May 4, 2014
Julie and Family, I am at a loss for words right now, but so treasure our get to gether two years ago, I just wish we lived closer than1,300 miles away so I could have spent more time getting to know Adolph. The photo gallery spoke a lot of his love for his family. Please give your mom a hug for me. Nick Bagas
Lori Buckman
May 4, 2014
Julie and Family - You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Lori Buckman
Jeanne Benson
May 4, 2014
Mr. Tomisek was blessed to have a loving, supportive wife, and loving, caring children. Though I didn't know him well, I did know that he loved life and wasn't afraid to cherish each moment. He loved his wife and family with such devotion that he lived each day to its fullest.
Shari Ebert
May 3, 2014
Dear Julie and Family -
Please accept our deepest sympathies - I know your loss is great! Please call me if I can do anything for you.
Ken and Shari Ebert
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