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Thomas Pelka Obituary

Thomas Pelka, age 61, of Riverside, formerly of Berwyn. Loving husband of Natasha Pelka, nee Torres; beloved father of Christina Pelka and Rebecca Pelka; dear brother of Lawrence (Joann) Pelka, Robert (Ursula) Pelka, Donald (Susan) Pelka, Nancy (Joseph) Bandza and the late Roger Pelka; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, September 26, 2008 from 3pm to 9pm and Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac, LaGrange Park, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Sep. 25, 2008.

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Suzanne Bales

September 26, 2008

Dear Pelka family,
We were so sorry to hear about Tom. He had such a long long struggle! Diana thinks of you as her second family and feels so sad for you. Becky, you always have a room in Novato waiting for you! Our thoughts are with you.
Love, The Bales Family

Susan D'Angelo (Sinclair)

September 26, 2008

My Dad just gave me the news. I am so sorry to hear that Tom is gone. My deapest condolences to the family. All of my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the time of need. I will miss Tom very much.

James and Sandra Hayes

September 26, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathy on Tom's passing.

Robin Mucha

September 26, 2008

Natasha, Becky and Christina, We are thinking of you during this deeply sad time. We treasure Tom's warm smile, laugh and friendship - Our deepest condolences, Robin and Robert

Mark Feeney

September 25, 2008

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim and Carolyn Mulford

September 25, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful friend and all of his California friends mourn his passing. We will have many fond memories of great times spent with him over the past 30 years. He will be sorely missed and condolences to Natasha, Christina and Becky during these difficult times.

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