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JAMES ZAREK Obituary

James J. Zarek formerly of Lake Zurich for 32 years Services for James J. Zarek, 71, of Apache Junction, Ariz., for 11 years, will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich. Born Aug. 5, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wis., he died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in Phoenix, Ariz. Jim worked for United Airlines for 40 years. He did volunteer work in Arizona and had been active in multiple organizations. Jim was the husband of Rita for more than 50 years; father of Bruce (Christine) Zarek and Vicki Zarek; and grandfather of Taylor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Superstition Mountain Museum, P.O. Box 3845, Apache Junction, AZ 85117-4138.

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Published by Daily Herald from May 19 to May 21, 2010.

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May 21, 2010

Dearest Rita, Bruce & Vicki: We too will miss Jim immensely. He was a great brother-in-law. Will miss our many adventures. We will never forget him. May he rest in peace. June & Bob Freuden - Greenfield, WI

May 21, 2010

Our sympathy to you, Rita, and your kids. What memories developed thru this friendship that began many years ago on a Mushball field in Lake Zurich. What fun we had during and after all of those games.
We will cherish so many good memories of a wonderful, fun-loving, Packer-loving man that loved his friends and family dearly.
Our thoughts and love to you.......Rosie and Bruce Brown

May 20, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Rita and the family. We were involved with Jim through our Re-United Chapter of RUAEA in Arizona and got to know him and his humor for several years. Great guy, we're going to miss him. He was the President for several years and then became the treasurer. Very active, so will be missed by many people. We plan on going to the funeral in Lake Zurich.

Ted and Liz from AZ and IL.

Charles Stemper

May 19, 2010

I worked with Jim in Chicago in the 1960's and also saw him at the RUAEA convention in Arizona recently. He was truly an honorable gentleman and active in what counts, church and the community. God is with you Jim. We will all miss you. Our condolence to his family.

The Brannon's

May 19, 2010

To Rita and children,
We wanted to express our sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. He was a good friend to many. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Chris & Gene Brannon (Ron Madsen family)

Gary Mills

May 19, 2010

Safe journey old friend, I will miss you. Thank you for being a friend and a co-worker for so many years. My respect to you, and my deepest sympathy to Rita and your entire family. Save me a place somewhere in that Big Airline in the Sky. Until we meet again.

Gary Mills ORD / MCO ( retired )

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