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Elmer Bilek Obituary

Elmer F. Bilek, 90, a resident of North Riverside and former Berwyn resident, passed away April 27, 2009. Elmer was born January 26, 1919. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force and a retired supervisor at Binks. Elmer was a member of North Riverside VFW Post 6869,, Pilsen Butchers Association, the Berwyn Masonic Lodge 839 and North Riverside Golden Agers. Husband of the late Helen "Connie" nee Calek; dear brother of the late Leonard (Dorothy); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and companion of Pat Urban. Visitation Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 3:00pm until time of service, 8:00pm. Entombment private. Memorials to Vitas Hospice or Scottish Home would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements handled by Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, www.kuratkofuneralhome.com or (708) 447-2500.

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Apr. 28, 2009.

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