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George Polacek Obituary

Polacek, George "Socks" Army Air Force Veteran WWII, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Chada), loving father of George (Joanne) and William CPD (Mary Ellen), dear grandfather of five, great-grandfather of one, fond brother of Peter, Dr. Michael (Jenny) and the late John CPD (Rose), uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m., with Parastas service 7:30 p.m., at Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St. Lying- in-state Friday, 9 a.m., until time of service 10 a.m., at St. Peter & St. Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 6980 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge. Interment Evergreen. 708-857-7878 or 773-582- 4400 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 26, 2003.

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Joan Puls

February 28, 2003

Sorry to hear about your Dad - Give me a call 630-350-8993. This is for Joanne and George Polacek from Joan Puls, Jean's sister.

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