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William Chapek Obituary
Chapek, William J. beloved husband of Ruth M. (nee Larson) of 48 years, loving father of Cathleen M. Chapek, Steven W. (Anna) and Scott C. Chapek, dear brother of Shirley (Richard) Kizewic and Betty Hafemann. He was a Korean War Army Veteran stationed in Alaska, a 1957 grad of North Central College, retired 36 year employee of school district 64 as a P.E. teacher at Lincoln Jr. High in Park Ridge and Emerson Jr. High of Niles, also coached basketball. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village. Chapel service 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Emerson Jr. High, 8101 N. Cumberland Ave., Niles. 60714. 847-640-0566To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Chapek
Irving Steinberg
March 7, 2006
My Profound condolences to all the Family. I am a Friend of Scott Chapek.
Elaine & Nick Lampros
February 21, 2006
Smiling Bill! I'll always be grateful for the wonderful years we taught together and worked together painting. Precious memories of a truly good friend.
Rhonda Preston
February 20, 2006
Kat I love you and Mom so very much. One of my greatest fans is gone and he will be greatly missed. Hope you and Mom are doing well and remember let God carry you and your mother when times get hard for you to carry yourself.
Love You
Rhonda Preston
Evelyn Danner
February 17, 2006
Cathleen,
My prayers are with you and your family. Be comforted in knowing your father is at home with the Lord. God Bless You.
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Dale Frazell
February 11, 2006
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Classmate Wm. Horlick school.
Dale I. Frazell
Ron Otto
February 10, 2006
I am sure you are not aware of who I am even though I was influenced by Coach Chapek, back in 1959-60 at Lincoln Jr. I went on to play football and wrestle at Maine East/South and then wrestle in college and coach wrestling for 30+ years. Just wanted to say that I remember fondly and appreciate the valuable foundation I received. I will be talking to Tim Sheldon whom I connected with at the recent Maine South reunion. Condolences to all.
Jocelyn Winston
February 7, 2006
Cathleen,
You are in my prayers, and remember, your father will be in your heart. Be encouraged.
Take care.
George Khouri
February 7, 2006
Scott and The Chapek Family,
Thinking of you.
Love,
George and Mary
David Simmons
February 7, 2006
Hey Cat,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and the rest of the family. If you need me for anything just let me know.
Elizabeth Anthony Gronert
February 7, 2006
Dear Chapek Family,
Know that we are lifting you all up in prayer. May your happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Olive, Reggie Miles and Family
February 7, 2006
Your English friends send loving thoughts and deepest sympathy, we are so sorry that you didn't make it to Malta
Dorinda Miller
February 7, 2006
Ruth, What a great privilege to have had you and Bill in my life. You are a special friend and Bill was a great person. I loved our special dinners together. Love, Dorinda
Razor Wintercastle-Griffith
February 7, 2006
We are sorry to hear about you loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sal & Vonda Genovesi
February 7, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to have to live without him after living with him for all those wonderful years. We will miss him, too.
John A. Richards
February 7, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Chapek family. I was honored to have met and spent some time with Mr. Chapek. He was a very special person. My prayers are with all of his family and friends.
janet wolfe
February 7, 2006
My sincere wishes to all of you. Pops is a very special man who I love dearly and whom I will miss very much.
You'll Never Walk Alone.
Janet Flagg
Tania Mosley
February 7, 2006
Cathleen,
I'm am so sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers always.
Eva D
February 7, 2006
Cat, my prayers are with you.
John and Sharon Edgar
February 6, 2006
We are so sorry to hear about Bill and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have a lot of good memories!
Dawn Fleetwood
February 6, 2006
Shirley,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences at this time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff & Dawn Fleetwood
Harry Chalekian
February 5, 2006
My deepest sympathy to all the Chapeks; Bill was a special friend to me, and he will be missed by all. His optimism was contagious.
Love, Harry Chalekian
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