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Richard Zawacki Obituary

Zawacki, Richard J. of Michigan City, formerly of Chicago, IL died Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his home in Michigan City. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Carlisle Funeral Home, Michigan City, IN, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the service. Richard was born December 30, 1942 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, Betty, step-children, Dawn (Bobbi) Malkowski, Ann (Mike) Bradich, and Jerome (Maria) Malkowski, grandchildren, sister-in-law Joyce Drong and mother-in-law Cecilia Smcrczak. For 15 years Richard was comptroller and vice president of Polombo Brothers Construction Company of Chicago. In lieu of flowers contributions may made to St. Anthony Hospice, 2424 Franklin St. Michigan City, IN 46360. To leave private or public condolences or sign the guest book, visit www.carlislefh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 27, 2009.

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