William Thomas Zdeblick

William Zdeblick Obituary

Zdeblick, William Thomas Strong, honorable, steadfast, joyful, peaceful, creative and nurturing - those are the qualities we cherish most in him, and we invite you to celebrate his life with us. "Bill Z" was born January 15, 1920, in Chicago, IL, and departed from us on April 24, 2008 in Denver, CO. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary, his parents, Ana (nee Skoczylos) and Joseph Zdeblick, and seven of his eleven siblings. Bill lovingly supported a large family, including his beloved wife of 54 years, Mary, his six children and their spouses, and 15 grandchildren. His family included William J. and Joy (nee Bodine) Zdeblick in Ann Arbor, MI and their children Nicholas (and Beth) Zdeblick in Houston, TX and Anna in Atlanta, GA; Marianne and Frederick Wamboldt in Denver, CO, and their children Krystyna in Washington, D.C. and Alexander in Providence, RI; Thomas and Catherine (nee Drazba) and their children Andrew, Julie, John and Madeline in Madison, WI; Theodore and Sue (nee Banker) and their children Kaitlin in Villa Nova, PA, Andrew and Lauren in Southington, CT; Mark and Melanie Smitt and their children Daniel and Grace in Portola Valley, CA; and Michael and Laurel (nee Miller) and their children William and Jade in Glenview, IL. Family and friends are invited to gather for a wake at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60630 (773-545-3800) on April 29, 2008 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Panachyda, or prayer service, will take place at 7:00 p.m. The funeral will begin on Wednesday, April 30, at 9:30 a.m. at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, and proceed to St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5000 M. Cumberland Ave., Chicago, IL 60656, for a Funeral Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, his children are establishing a fund at St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church to honor all of the Founders of that Church, which played a central role in their development and was always close to the hearts of both Bill and Mary. Donations can be sent to St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5000 N. Cumberland Ave. Chicago, IL 60656, designated for the Ukrainian Arts Fund. Info www.muzykafuneralhome.com or 773-545-3800.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Zdeblick

7 Entries

Christine Hayashi-Kawashima

April 23, 2009

To the Zdeblick Family,
As a beginner in the publishing design field I was fortunate to have "Bill Z" as one of my early managers. I owe him a debt of gratitude for setting a fine example of how a manager should work.

Bill is a large part of my warm memories of working at SRA.

Nancy Neil

April 30, 2008

Bill, you were one of my favorite people at SRA and so creative. I will never forget your wonderful artistic eggs at Easter.

You introduced me to the drop test of our SRA cartsons which I thought was very scientific until that moment when you dropped the carton down the SRA hallway staris.

Rest in peace.

Nancy Neil

Connie (Zych)Paige

April 29, 2008

I will always remember Uncle Bill and his artistic creations. I remember a chair he made.....and a lamp, and beautiful photography. I grew up on Hoyne Avenue, lived next door when Uncle Bill was attending college. Very fond memories of years past. God Bless you Uncle Bill.......

Steve Leonardo

April 29, 2008

Hey Bill,
I will always remember you! Your serrogate father nature to guide, nurture, and embrace all your employees lives into your own. Each Christmas, your department "Tree cutting party" in your grand Brookfield home. And How could I ever forget Dearest Mary's special "Glug" punch and goodies to keep us warm on our way. The Christmas letter from you and Mary each and every year. What beautiful memories I have of you and your family. Rest in peace dear friend, you've more than earned it. But please don't forget to put in a good word for me when and if I get there. Warmest Wishes always! Your forever SRAer fan, Steve

Allison Kapa

April 29, 2008

I have one of Uncle Bill's watercolors on my wall, and I will always remember the time he took to teach me and my parents how to make the Ukranian Easter eggs. I made them at his home here in Illinois and in Florida, on spring break, and I still have all of them. He will be missed, but always remembered fondly.

Patti Mansfield

April 29, 2008

Mom and I have one of uncle Bill's paintings in our living room. When she looks at it it causes her to reminisce and any one who knows my mom knows that is a good thing. He will be missed dearly and the family is in my prayers. Take comfort in knowing he is free and whole living in the mansion Father God has prepered for all of us. Patti and Virginia (Matusek) Mansfield

Anita Selinger

April 28, 2008

Uncle Bill was proud of his family, sisters, brothers and his immediate family-wife and children and their families. He held his Ukranian heritage highly. He will be missed by us all.

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