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Edward Czajka Obituary

Edward F. Czajka, age 82, of West Chicago passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 30. He was born April 16, 1927 in Chicago, the son of the late Julia (nee Konieczny) and the late Frank Czajka. Ed was a resident of West Chicago from 1953 to the present. He was an active member and past Commander of America Legion Post 300 and a proud veteran and Purple Heart recipient of the US Navy in World War II. Ed was also a member of VFW Post 6791. Edward is survived by his five children: Catherine (George) Dobrowski of Texas, Steve Czajka of Montgomery, Tom Czajka of St. Charles, Peggy aka Marguerite Czajka of Warrenville, and Mike (Kim) Czajka of Murphysboro, 6 grandchildren: Dana (Kiva) Patten, Beth (Shawn) Boedecker, Michelle (Nate) Dobrowski, Krystin (Tony) Lazarz, Ashley Czajka, and Tom Czajka, and three great-grandchildren, Jason Boedecker, Alexis Boedecker, and Henry Patten. He is also survived by his s ister Vivian (Ed) Pec. He was preceded in death by his wife Theresa of 59 years. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3rd from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago (One block north of Washington St. & Main St). Funeral services will be on Friday, December 4that 10 am at the funeral home. Rev. Patrick Skinner officiating. Interment Glen Oak Cemetery in West Chicago. Contributions in Edward's memory can be made to CNS Hospice, 690 E. North Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2172. 630-231-0060 or www.norriswalensegertfh.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2009.

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Bonnie George

December 4, 2009

My Deepest Condolences on the loss of your father.

Bill Luzadder

December 3, 2009

I'm in a wheelchair now and won't be able to make it to the funeral. We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers will be with you all.

Bill, Jules and Rosie

Lance & Joan Conkright

December 2, 2009

We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow,

LouAnne Beardsley Ooton

December 2, 2009

The neighborhood will sorely miss Big Ed. He and Theresa owned one of the few houses in our neighborhood when my folks had our house built. He always seemed like a fun gentle giant of a man. I know he was a hero and a proud patriot. I will always remember him fondly, in particular his smile. He had a great smile. My prayers go with your family.

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