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Alan Czajka Obituary

Czajka, Alan P. beloved husband of Nancy Czajka (nee Schnell), dear step-father of Jonathon Bruce and Jordan Bruce, devoted son of Geraldine and the late Henry Czajka, loving brother of Ann (Ed) Wziatek, fond uncle of Clarice and Jeretta Wziatek, also survived by his best buddy Gunther. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd., at Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect. Services Saturday, a.m., at the Funeral Home. Memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at www.jdrf.org. Funeral info: 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 30, 2007.

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Mona

January 24, 2025

Bean I miss you Every Day. Your Riding Up with the whole Pac, Love You All & Kisses to Heaven Love SweetCheeks XOX

Mona Cahill

January 27, 2024

My Dearest Bean, Life sure isn´t the same without you here. We Miss you so much. Your pictures are all over so we can forever look at Your Face. Kisses to Heaven. Love You Mona AKA SweetCheeks

Sweet cheeks

January 26, 2022

My Brother Bean, We Truly Miss You, Your Face Hangs all over the Garage & Will Never Leave Our Hearts. Love You & Save Me a Ride. See You when I get there XOXOX Mona

Mona Cahill

January 24, 2021

I Truly Miss You Bean, not a day goes by that your not in my thoughts. Kisses to Heaven. Love Ya Sweet Cheeks xox

Ramona Cahill

January 24, 2020

I Miss You My Forever Brother. Yes life goes on but its not the same without you. Im sure your having a fun time up there with the Boys. Your Memory is Solid in My Heart Till We Meet Again. Love Sweetcheeks Mona XOX

Nancy Czajka

February 9, 2008

The "gang" all came over last night to celebrate your birthday so I wouldn't be alone. It was a wonderful night - lots of good food and good friends! Mona said she "felt" that you were with us. You always did love a big fuss on your birthday - and I loved doing it for you! We didn't have cake though - I couldn't bring myself to make your favortite chocolate mint cake. Love you always - Cupcake.

Patricia Wieczorek

February 8, 2008

Hi Al,
Well today is your birthday, so Happy Happy Birthday.
I guess this will be the last entry,so until we meet again.
Love Aunt Pat

Nancy Czajka

January 29, 2008

Today completes one year since you are gone. The pain and emptiness is still there - I miss you so much - I know that will never change. I am trying to move forward in my life - but everything keeps coming back to you. I know that you are aware of what a big void you have left in my life. I hope you are proud of the everlasting impression you have made in my life, my children's and our good friends. You are always in our thoughts and our conversations. We enjoy many good laughs (and tears too) of our memories of you. You are, and will always be loved. Cupcake

Patricia Wieczorek

January 26, 2008

Hi,
Well monday will be a year since you left us,I will always remember the day you were born I was so excited I had become an aunt for the first time to this cute little baby boy,and eight months later I became an aunt again,I was so proud. I now am an aunt many times and I love all of my nephews and nieces unconditionaly.I hope you are happy I miss you.
Love Aunt Pat

The Krolo's

January 23, 2008

Harry,
We miss you...the phone calls, the funny stories...we have tons of great memories. And lots of reminders of you all around us.
Thanks!

Patricia Wieczorek

December 25, 2007

Al,
We will celebrate our Christmas,hope you are with your aunts, having a good time.
We all miss you.
Aunt Pat

Mona Cahill

December 18, 2007

Hi Bean, I can not believe you are not here. We all miss you very very much. We are taking care of your Cupcake the best we can, she misses you and so do I . I love you my Brother. Hope the Hogs are at full Throttle and you are ridding with the best of the best up there..Merry Christmas............ I Love you, Your Mona (Sweetcheeks)

Pat Wieczorek

December 16, 2007

Al,
It's almost a year and still can't get you out of my mind,I probably never will.
Aunt Pat

Pat Wieczorek

May 27, 2007

Al,
The other night I had a dream about you, don't remember what we talked about but you were laughing so I guess you are happy,or just enjoying yourself with your aunts.
I miss you.
Aunt Pat

Nancy Czajka

May 26, 2007

Harry,you were one in a million. We were lucky. We had something special that most couples never experience, and we both knew it. For that I will always feel blessed. Our many trips, pictures and adventures are my treasures I will always have. I loved going anywhere with you and that you always took me. My only regret is you left me too soon. We still had so many things we wanted to enjoy together. You'd be proud of our special circle of friends & my family. They loved you and miss you too. They are always here for me when I need them - good days and bad. I don't have to tell you who they are - you already knew that. That is why I think you told each of them, in your own way, to take care of me if something happened to you. From a song you loved that I told you was you to a "T" - "Girl I know there's times you must have thought, there ain't a line I haven't crossed. But you set your mind to see this love on through, I guess that's just the cowboy in you". I'll never stop loving you, you were my Cowboy - you made the ride worthwhile. Love you always & forever, Cupcake

Mona Cahill

April 26, 2007

Bean, Not a day goes by that you are not thought about. Dont worry. I promised you I would take care of stuff the way you wanted. I miss your face. Luv ya my brother...Your Bootsy xox

Lavilla Heiser

February 10, 2007

Nancy and Czajka family.

Treasure all your memories of Al, for they are your priceless gifts. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Kinney Family

February 3, 2007

Words are inadequate to express the saddness we feel about Alan's passing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.

John Wayne Falardeau Jr.

February 3, 2007

They say the measure of a persons wealth is not measured by the things they have, but by the friends they had. From what I seen yeasterday my cousin Alan was a very rich man, and will be remembered by many.

Patty Corbett, Sheets

February 2, 2007

Al will be missed by so many people. Al and Laural were good friend to myself and 2 children.
Al would help my son Matt build derby cars for boy scouts. He took Matt to Hot Rod shows. They also spent time just hanging around the garage fixing and building things.
My daughter Jenny remembers how she would say she was going to marry Al when she grew up. Jenny would follow Al around talking his ear off. Al would take Jenny for ice cream, rides on his bike and just hang around.
We have such fond memories of Al. His companionship to my kids and his support will never be forgotten.
Respectfully
Patty Corbett, Matt and Jenny Sheets

Frine

February 1, 2007

May many happy thoughts and memories of Al wrap around you and bring you peace.
Al, I'm glad I knew you.

Troy, Wendy & Parker Reynolds

February 1, 2007

Dear Czajka Family:

We got the pleasure of coming to Al's home in July and spending some time with the entire family. We will always have fond memories and remember Al with his boa and cowbow hat! He will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

Love,
The Reynolds

Uncle Don & Aunt Pat Wieczorek

February 1, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Joanne Kundra

February 1, 2007

Dear Czajka Family:

Alan lived 2 doors from my mom (Gen), daughter (Joy) and myself on Winona Street before he was married. We talked many times and his mom cut my hair on occasion. Always remember Alan working on something in the garage or riding down the alley on his motorcycle. He was always fun to talk to and all the young girls in the neighborhood had a crush on him. He will be sorely missed by all of us. My heart goes out to all of you at this time and my prayers are with you also.

Domenic & Debbie Coletta & Family

January 31, 2007

Alan, We will always remember you as our "James Dean", a true rebel dedicated to your cause.Devoted and passionate to your love of fast hot rods and fancy chromed hogs.You always did things your way. May the heavens have peaceful and fast lanes for you.

fred wolf

January 31, 2007

nancy try to be strong AL will always be with you. he was one of my best friends.I wish I would have told him that.I will miss him always his friend fred

Karen & Joe Klucina

January 31, 2007

Nancy and Czajka Family,
There are no words that can express our sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Larry Ranallo

January 30, 2007

Dear Nancy & The Czajka Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Al will be greatly missed. I will miss riding and
working with him in the garage.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry

Mike Sheets

January 30, 2007

Czajka family. Our days of past rides are fond memories. Thanks for those memories Al. Denise&Mike formerly of Wisc.

Paula Kiss

January 30, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Cahill Dogs

January 30, 2007

Dear Gunther, We Know how much you will miss your Dad,we will miss him too.. He is riding up there at the Head of the Pack with those who have left us behind, Until we see him again. Take care of your mom.. Luv Shelby and Trixie xox

Mona and Shannon Cahill

January 30, 2007

Dear Bean, The tears are rolling down our faces, they cant seem to stop.. We love you my Brother and you will be missed more then you will ever know.. Nancy You Were THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE... Be thnkful for the time you had with Him.. All Our Love Mona,Shannon,Elaine & Dana xox

Robert and Diane Mathias

January 30, 2007

Dear Nancy and Czjaka Family;
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.You are
in our thoughts and prayers.

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