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Anthony Balek Obituary

Balek, Anthony S. age 97, Army Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Matilda (nee Janec); loving father of Tony and Tom, fond brother preceded in death by two sisters and nine brothers; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma), to St. Daniel the Prophet Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-586-7900.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 20, 2008.
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