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Henry Sroka Obituary
Sroka, Henry M. 78, of Lake Forest, IL, passed away on March 7, 2009, husband of Marilyn, father of Kari Sroka Johnston, Greg Sroka, Ellen Sroka and Tina Sroka, dear "Pa" and "Papa" to his grandchildren, Gunnar and Keifer Sroka and Alexa Anderson. He served in the tank division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War and played on the Army football team. In 1953, Pfc Sroka contributed materially to the success of Project Stalk in the Mojave Desert while serving with the 2nd Battalion, 11th Armored Cavalry at Camp Carson, CO. Following graduation from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in mechanical engineering, he spent over 30 years with Sargent & Lundy engineering firm before retiring as a partner in 1991. He had a passion for photography, and as a skilled athlete, he loved to ski, play tennis and golf, and passed down his love of sports to his children. A private funeral service is being arranged by Wenban Funeral Home in Lake Forest. Private burial at Lake Forest Cemetery. A tribute to "Hank" is being planned for Sunday, May 24, 2009, details to follow. Donations are welcome to the Alzheimer's/ Dementia Care Unit of Westmoreland Nursing Center, c/o Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland, Lake Forest, IL 60045, 847-535-6797. Info: Wenban Funeral Home 847-234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com 
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for Henry Sroka
Sylvia Hecimovich
March 13, 2009
Dear Tina and Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Sylvia Hecimovich
Jennifer Salmon
March 13, 2009
Dear Sroka Family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you in this sad time.
March 13, 2009
Our prayers & deepest sympathy go out to Marilyn & the children. We are so sorry for your loss. His pain is over, but yours begins. May God grant you the strength & grace to accept His will.
Leo & Maureen Bossy
Holly Howell
March 13, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Sroka. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I have many fond memories of the Lake Bluff days! I will think of you often as you remember him in the days to come. Hugs to all of you!
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March 13, 2009
Aunt Marilyn, Kari, Greg, Ellen, Tina, words won't capture my thoughts right now, however, my thoughts are with you all. I look forward to sharing my memories of Uncle Hank with you in May. Love, Bobby
Dolores Purtell
March 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family of Henry Sroka. I'm not sure if he is the same Henry Sroka I went to grade school with (St. Ladislaus in Chicago). I remember Henry as a bright, energetic, intelligent boy. I'm saddened to see yet another member of my generation leave us.
Jay Novak
March 12, 2009
Dear Mrs. Sroka, Greg and the entire Sroka family, I have many fond memories of Mr Sroka including his respect for people, willingness to share his home and his ability to laugh and have a good time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jay and Gina
Bob and Lisa Parks
March 12, 2009
Dear Mrs. Sroka, Kari, Greg, Tina and Ellen,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and we will think of you often during the next few months as you honor Mr. Sroka's life. We wish you peace and strength and love.
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