Walter Burek

1921 - 2015

BORN

1921

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Foran Funeral Home - Summit

7300 West Archer Avenue

Summit, Illinois

Walter Burek Obituary

Walter P. Burek age 94. Born Oct. 9, 1921 entered into eternity Nov. 24, 2015. Veteran of WWII Navy Corpsman. Loving and devoted Husband of Helen Burek nee Hillock for 68 years. Beloved Father of Thomas (Susan) and Daniel (Robin) Burek. Cherished Grandfather of James (Stacie), Alexandria and Taylor. Great Grandfather of Tatum and Macie. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life Service Saturday 10 AM at FORAN FUNERAL HOME 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 PM to 9 PM. Please visit Walter's personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com and sign his guestbook. For information 708-458-0208.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 26, 2015.
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Dan, Robin and family, we are saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers through these difficult times. We will always remember him with a smile sitting on the sidelines of many soccer matches come rain or shine. Thank you for the memories Mr. Burek!
Mark, Lupe, Katie, Annie and Elena Czerwinski

Lupe Czerwinski

November 26, 2015

Sending our deepest condolences for your loss. May the love of family and prayer help you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:7

David and Althea

November 26, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Foran Funeral Home - Summit

7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501

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28

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Foran Funeral Home - Summit

7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501

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