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John J. Plotke

1934 - 2016

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1934

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2016

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John Plotke Obituary

Plotke, John J. Age 81 of the Villages, FL died Saturday, June 25, 2016. John was Born in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, Elinore (nee Engels); sons, John Jeffrey (Nancy), Ken (Sue), David (Liana); and daughter Jill Duffek (Michael); grandchildren, Katrina, Andrew, Tracie Beavan (Jason), Brian, Scott, Samantha, Adam, Alexander, Melissa Duffek and Lauren Duffek; and great-granddaughter Amber Beavan. Upon his wishes, cremation took place and a celebration of life will take place at a later date in Florida and Illinois.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 2, 2016.

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Phil Kantzler

July 14, 2016

To my old friend and coworker John. Sorry to see your father has passed away. My condolences to you and your family.

JIM/DOROTHY(LAPKA) TOMAZIC

July 2, 2016

JOHN AND HIS FAMILY LIVED UPSTAIRSFROM THE LAPKA FAMILY VIVIAN LESLIE DECEASED DOROTHY IRENE TWIN DECEASED RITA ANGELINE AND LEO JR AT 1759 W CULLERTON ST CHGO IL --WE ALLO WENT TO ST PIUS GRAMMAR SCHOOL --JOHN LIVED THERE UNTIL HE MARRIED--HE WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JIM TOMAZIC HUSBAND OF DOROTHY AT HARRISON HIGH AND PLAYED BALL AT HARRISON PARK 19TH AND WOOD--OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY --JIM AND DOROTHY TOMAZIC 15560 WHITEHALL LANE ORLAND PARK IL 60462

JOAN& JERRY GRALLA

July 2, 2016

JOHN AND ELINOR HAS BEEN SOME GREAT FRIENDS SINCE THE EARLY 70'S WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER HE WILL BE MISSED THE GOOD LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF HIM

Jeremy

July 2, 2016

My condolences to the Plotke family and friends. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this time. Ps 116:15

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