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Joseph Surlak Obituary

Surlak, Joseph Age 89 of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully at Joliet Hospice on December 11, 2017. Devoted husband of Dee for 65 years; loving dad of Jodee Cizek, Cindy Camarena and Mick (Bobby Reid) Surlak; proud Papa of Josh, Jaime (James), Chris, Zach and Brandon; Great-Grandpapa of Joey and baby girl Jenna; dear brother-in-law of Pete (Janie) Niemiec; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, John and Apolonia Surlak; sisters, Veronica (John) DeKeyser, Caroline (Joe) Cerney, Annie (Iggy) Ptacin, Milly (Arnie) Johnson, Pauline (Tony) Supol; brother Emil (Marion) Surlak and best friend, Johnny Klein. Former employee of Miehle and retired employee of Panduit Corp. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 19th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church, 7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL. Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. "Forever in our hearts"

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 15, 2018.

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