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Mitchell Ptak Obituary

Ptak, Mitchell Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Rose (nee Marciniak). World War II Navy Veteran. Loving father of Linda Ptak (Charles Altholz), John (Dolly) Ptak, Patricia (Tom) Sundling and Alan (Nancy) Ptak; cherished grandfather of Michael Ptak, Jennifer (Steve) Bonini, Timmy (Lisa) Ptak, Joseph (Jennifer) Falco and Emily Ptak; great-grandfather to Anthony, Alex, Arianna, Joey, Jocilynn and Abigail Falco. Retired from P.I.E. after 38 years, member of Local 710 Pioneers and LaGrange Senior Club. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, October 3, 2015, Chapel Prayers 9:00 a.m. from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth to St. Cletus Catholic Church, 600 W. 55th St., LaGrange, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Please omit flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 appreciated. ServIce information 708-448-6000



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 1, 2015.

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Oct

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Visitation

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

Schmaedeke Funeral Home

10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

Oct

3

Prayer Service

9:00 a.m.

Schmaedeke Funeral Home

10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

Oct

3

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Cletus Catholic Church

600 W. 55th St, LaGrange, IL

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Schmaedeke Funeral Home

10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

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