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Fred Marek Obituary

Marek, Fred A. Korean War Army Veteran, recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star; beloved husband of the late Mary C. (nee DeCillo); loving father of Denise (Nick) Henderson, Mike (Denise), Karen (Chuck) Data and Steven (Lori) Marek; cherished grandfather of Eric (Abbey), Adam, Katharyn, Nicole, Daniel, Alyssa, Michael, Timothy, Calvin, Keegan and Logan; dearest brother of Alice (Steve) Marx, Claire (the late Bob) Kinders, Frank (the late Nancy) and Adeline (the late Clifford) Bailey; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 PM. Funeral Thursday 9:15 AM from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459 to St. Fabian Church. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 29, 2011.

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Michael Beaudette

April 1, 2011

Rest in Peace, Sir.

March 30, 2011

Uncle Fritz will always remain in our hearts and our memories as a loving uncle and friend who gave of himself, making all of us better people because he was a part of our lives. We miss him already. Love always, Gina & Mark and Krysta

Carol & Tim McClaughry

March 29, 2011

Fred did his part to make this world a better place. He was a good family man. He put his life on the line for others in support of his country's ideals. He learned and mastered a trade that required attention to detail. Fred also gave his free time to assist others who made similar commitments.
We are lucky to have known him.

Michele Markworth

March 29, 2011

Denise, Michael, Karen, & Steve, our hearts, prayers, and thoughts are with you. Uncle Freddy - THE BEST!!! He will remain in our hearts forever a wonderful, kind, caring man who was a great father and a loving brother. He was my Dad's best friend. I'll never forget his handsome face and warm laugh. I feel blessed to have been his neice! Thank you, God, for Uncle Freddy! Much love and sympathy, Michele, Bill, and Jaxon Markworth (Las Vegas, NV)

Peggy & Mark Turner

March 29, 2011

Mike, our thoughts are with you and your family.

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