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Edward J. Hejka

1941 - 2019

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

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Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street

Lemont, Illinois

Edward Hejka Obituary

Hejka, Edward J. Age 78, of Lemont, passed away August 24, 2019. Beloved husband of Marlene J., nee Klein, Hejka; dear father of Joseph (Lisa) Hejka and Debbie (Rudi) Hejka; cherished grandfather of Justin (Patty), Joshua, Joey, late Rachel, Cole, late Chase (in childhood); fond great-grandfather of Vivia Rose; and loving brother of Theresa (Gary) Wilson, Nancy Hejka, and Susan Douthit. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. Info: Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 28, 2019.

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Debbie (Rudi) Hejka

August 30, 2020

Grandson Cole and Grandpa...R.I.P.

Debbie (Rudi) Hejka

August 30, 2020

Grandson Cole racing Grandpa

Debbie (Rudi) Hejka

August 30, 2020

Mary Burke

August 28, 2019

Lots
of years of memories, especially with Joe. It's never easy to say good-bye. Love and God bless all of you. Mary Burke--Larry, Paul, and the rest of the family

Elaine Hejka

August 27, 2019

With deep sympathy for your loss. Preparing for this day is never enough, may beautiful memories sustain you.

Claudia and Rich Schwartz

August 26, 2019

Prayers to the family with your loss of Ed..

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