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Arthur Cervinka Obituary

Cervinka Jr., Arthur A. 71, formerly of Chicago, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 25, 2007. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time Monday, October 29, at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Road, in St. Joseph. Burial will be private at a later date. Visitation with the family will be Sunday afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Retired Teacher's Association of Chicago. Friends wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 27, 2007.

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A. Nunez

September 19, 2008

I can still recall seeing him in the halls while I was a highschool student, often intimidated because of who he was. But once you got to know him he was just the opposite.
He will always play a significant role in my education years. I'm definitely where I am today because of his teachings. God has called back one of his angels...a true educator who will sorely be missed! God Bless your family and may they find comfort in the memories that you left behind!

Ed Ruyack

November 15, 2007

Art was a Good person & great Educator,Rest in Peace

Shayna McHugh

November 10, 2007

He was a great person who only cared for his grandchildren, wife, kids, students, and more!! i loved him so much!! Miss Ya Pa!!

Allegra Podrovsky

November 5, 2007

Mr. Cervinka was the world's greatest English teacher. He knew how to handle a very bright bunch of freshmen and didn't mind doing the extra work to make our class interesting and novel.
He made us call him "Intrepid Leader" and he was.
My sympathies to his family, former students and co-workers. He was 'one-of-a-kind'.

Fran & Joe McGinnis

November 1, 2007

Betsy and Lisa,
We were sadden to read of Art's passing. The end is never easy.
We are sorry for your loss.
Fran & Joe McGinnis

Burl Covan

October 31, 2007

Sincere sympathies to Art Cervinka's family. My last 3 1/2 years of teaching before retirement were enhanced by working under Art's leadership. He was a fine man, with intelligence and warmth, and I am grateful to have known him.

George & Marilyn Rotkvich

October 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautfiful family. Art was a very special man and will be missed by all who knew him.

ROSIE PURKETT

October 29, 2007

PRAYING FOR YOU IN THE LOST OF YOUR LOVED ONE. EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL.

Catharine VanDyke

October 28, 2007

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

Vicki Siegel-Barden

October 27, 2007

Mr. Cervinka was my freshman English teacher at Bogan H.S. in 1962. He was a great teacher who made his classroom and learning fun. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him!

DANNY BERG

October 27, 2007

A DEVOTED EDUCATOR WITH NOVEL IDEAS.GREGARIOUS AND INTENSE. ALWAYS FUN TO INTERACT WITH. ART WAS A MAN I WORKED WITH SINCE 1964 AT BOGAN H.S. AND THEN FROM 1986 UNTIL HIS RETIREMENT FROM MATHER H.S. HE WILL BE MISSED.RIP

Bob Hirsch

October 27, 2007

He was a great boss and a great person

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