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Walter Placek Obituary

Placek, Walter R. Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Loving husband of the late Patricia Placek (nee Hassman); beloved father of Heather (Keith) Cichon and Paul (Melissa) Placek; dearest grandfather of Adam and Nathan Cichon, Charlie, Emery and Lucas Placek and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423. Funeral service, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held private. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 5, 2015.

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Jean Mazzacano

July 21, 2015

Sending my condolences at the passing of my half brother and your Father Heather & Paul. Last time I saw him was at our Uncle Steves funeral, many years ago.
Heard of his passing from his sister Dottie.
You have my deepest sympathy

Ronald Fara

July 9, 2015

The Place family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss... Wally was an old friend, sorry to have missed his wake.
May God Bless His Soul and May He Rest in Peace

Ron &Suzanne Fara

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