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John Bicek Obituary
John C. Bicek Sr., age 86 of Downers Grove. United States Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Demetra. Loving father of John (Susie) Bicek Jr., Jim Bicek, Joe Bicek and Dori (Bryon) Karom. Beloved son of the late Emily and John Bicek. Proud grandfather of J.C., Frank, Mark, Charlie, Brooke, Jarod and Jordan. Dear brother of Eleanor (the late George) Holso. Fond uncle of Dale (Dene) Holso, Donna (Craig) McKenzie, Denise (Ron) Harrison and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, April 14th 3PM until time of service 7:30PM at DuPage Memorial Chapel 951 W. Washington St. West Chicago. Family and friends to gather Tues. April 15th directly at Clarendon Hills Cemetery- Darien for 11AM graveside service. (630) 293-5200.
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for John Bicek
May 30, 2018
May 2018. I just came across this notice today. My father, George Leverence was good friends with Johnny when they were growing up. My dad became a private pilot in 1970 and flew with Johnny in the late 1050's in Johnny's Aeronca aircraft at some small airport near Midway in Chicago. Dad always had good things to say about Mr. Bicek. The pilots are a really cool fraternity.
April 15, 2014
Another fond memory about John. When we landed in Maui, all 10 of us went grocery shopping. John put 5 or 6 boxes of cereal in their cart and when Dee said John we are only here for a week, he said, but I like cereal.
April 15, 2014
Sorry we were not able to make the viewing, but Mary and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to your family on the loss of John. Mary and I went to Hawaii and on a cruise with John and Dee and there were 10 0f us. It was attached to a Notre Dame football game. I also had many great breakfasts after Saturday Racquet Ball. Never was able to win a game from him. My best remembrance of John was once after Raquet Ball he said would you like to go to breakfast in Lake Geneva and told him that was a two hour ride. But he said he had to gas up the plane at Lake Lawn Lodge which we did, had breakfast and returned.
A great memory. Rest in peace John, it was nice knowing you.
Sid Madura
Donna McKenzie
April 13, 2014
To my wonderful cousins, and their families, one of my memories of my Uncle John was when we were living in texas, we use to meet my uncle at the gate when he was parking his DC10, our son Tim was with me, and a lady at the gate said, that pilot is waving at you, I said yep!!!! THAT'S MY UNCLE! we went to dinner, and then before he did his pre-flight to take off, Uncle took Tim and myself on the plane, he let my 4 yr old son sit in his captain's seat wear his hat and pretend he was the captain, Just recently when i think of that memory, I cry because he always made us feel special. My husband Craig, I believe was his favorite of us Holso's we will truly miss him. He's enroute flying his 747 to heaven. Love you Uncle.
Heidi Alexander
April 13, 2014
Sorry, my family and I can't be there . You all ate I'm our thoughts and prayers! God bless. Love, Mrs. Heidi Bollacker Alexander and Mark, tRista, and TRenton.
Sharon
April 13, 2014
To the Bicek Family, I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. Draw close to God in this difficult time and he will draw close to you ( James 4:8 )
April 12, 2014
Dear Friends,
My deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Stay strong.
Sincerely,
Richard Weglarz
Maria
April 12, 2014
To the family of John Bicek. Please accept my condolences and know that if you draw to God, he will draw close to you. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:7.
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