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Chester Zapszalka Obituary

Zapszalka, Chester A. June 25, 2002, age 75, devoted husband of Shirley Zapszalka (nee Rohlik), loving father of Susan (Kenneth) Jacobowski, beloved grandfather of Katie and Rachel Jacobowski, cherished brother of Frances (the late Walter) Szalwa, fond uncle and dear friend to many. Life time member of the Tool & Die Manufacturer's Institute of Chicago. Funeral services Friday, 9 a.m., at Petkus Lemont Funeral Home, 12401 S. Archer Ave. (at Derby Rd.), Lemont, to St. Alphonsus Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. 800-994-7600 or www.petkusfuneralhome.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2002.

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Gary Zagorski

June 26, 2002

Auntie Shirley, Sue, Ken, Katie and Rachel:

We will always remember the good times that Uncle Ches brought to us everytime we saw him. He always had two good jokes for every one of mine.

We could spend hours talking and joking and always be guaranteed to leave with a smile. He added so much to our lives. He was an incredible man always willing to give in any way he could. We will miss him dearly. God will surely bless him. With all our love,

Gary, Debbie and Rebecca

David Nies

June 26, 2002

Sue, Ken, and Family,

I was shocked and very saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. I always enjoyed his conversations and his Company at your family parties. A terrific man. Please accept my condolences, thoughts and prayers.

Dave & Family

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