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Charles Ploszek Obituary

Ploszek Jr., Charles F. Veteran Army WWII. Beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Matias); loving father of Charles III (Mary Jane) Ploszek, Judith Ploszek, Michael (Karen) Ploszek, and the late Susan (Kevin) Necas; proud grandfather of Michael, Carter, Lauren (Tim) Lumpp, Kevin, Matthew, Jessica, Peter (Daniela), Jennifer, and Luke; great-grandfather of Emma, Mae, Lucy, and Anna; dear brother of Bebe Kistinger and Bernie (Joe) Dousa; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from FORAN FUNERAL HOME, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem) to St. Blase Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Charlie was the Past Superintendent of School District #104 and District #217, Retired Village President of Bedford Park, Member of the Des Plaines Valley V.F.W. Post # 6863, American Legion Post # 735, Knights of Columbus, and Usher at St. Blase Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to A.H.E.F. Argo Higher Education Foundation Charles and Rose Ploszek Scholarship Fund would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information: 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 26, 2014.
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Rest in peace uncle chuck. You will be missed. Our prayers are with you all.

ken and linda bordes

June 26, 2014

From an old friend from Charlie's years as the great Village President of Bedford Park

John Oelerich

June 26, 2014

Rest In Peace, COMRADE

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June 26, 2014

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