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Michael Plovanic Obituary

Plovanic, Michael

Michael Plovanic, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 24, 2021 beloved husband of Marian Plovanic nee Zidek, loving father of Michael (Wendy) and Carrie Plovanic; cherished grandfather of Chloe and Shannon; dearest brother of William (Vinnie) Plovanic and the late Barbara (the late Frank) Iozzo, and Richard (Betty) Plovanic; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; proud member of Teamsters Local #710 for 43 years. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 8:00 a.m. until time of prayers 8:45 a.m. at Maher Funeral Home 17101 71st Ave. Tinley Park, to St. Stephens Church, Mass 9:30 a.m., Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. For information or to express your condolences visit www.maherfuneralservice.com or call 708-781-9212

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2021.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

1

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Maher Funeral Home Tinley Park

17101 S. 71st Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Feb

2

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr

17500 S. 84th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Feb

2

Interment

10:45 a.m.

Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery

16200 S. 104th Ave, Orland Park, IL 60467

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

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