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Carol Placzek Obituary

Placzek, Carol A. 79, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on July 28, 2014 with her family by her side. Carol was born in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Stella Rak. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew Placzek; son-in-law, Robert Grubor; and granddaughter, Alicia Grubor. She is survived by her children, Lynn Grubor, Janet (Dick) Greuel, Randy (Barb) Halliday, Andrea (Jim) Taugher; grandchildren, Michael (Sara), Jesse, Stephanie, Jacob, Ryan, Ben, Dylan, and Morgan; great-grandchildren, Marissa, Chase, and Karsyn; and brother, Chuck (Carol) Rak. Final interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Carol to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or at www.KidneyFund.org. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Czachor Funeral Home. For funeral info: 773-547-3840.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 7, 2014.

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August 4, 2014

Hi janet so sorry to hear about your mom my prays are with you. Love sherry casper

August 2, 2014

Janet and family, I just heard about your mom last night. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Now Rose and June have an old friend at their bunko table in heaven! So very sorry, Pam Crow

August 1, 2014

Carol, you brought love, laughter, and sunshine into our lives. You will be missed by all. Memories eternal.

Joanie & Mylan

Joie Miller

July 31, 2014

Grams,
You are such an amazing lady. Thank you for being such a great part of my life for so many years. You will be so greatly missed. Give my friend a hug for me in Heaven xoxo
I am so sorry for the loss of Grams.

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