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Frank Polivka Obituary

Polivka, Frank J. age 81, of Brookfield, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of Kassy Polivka (nee Luzar), fond father of Christine (Keith) Polivka-Rohrer and Frank J. (Tammy) Polivka Jr., dear grandfather of Megan Polivka, brother of Marion Hamel, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, January 10, 2002, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, January 11, 2002, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery. Member of American Legion Post #2910, Bloomington, Ill., Gross School Crossing Guard for 7 years. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 9, 2002.

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Georgiana Adams

January 15, 2002

Uncle Frank was a kind and considerate person, but I will always remember him for being a great dancer. He will be missed.

Joan and Len Garzarelli

January 13, 2002

Our Uncle Frank was always full of fun. We will surely miss him. Our love and prayers to Aunt Kassy and the whole family.

Deb, Bill, Nikki & Jessica Plassio

January 11, 2002

We are all so very sorry to hear about Uncle Frank.



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