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FRED KORWEK Obituary

FRED W. KORWEK
Fred W. Korwek, age 88, son of the late Leo and Theresa Korwek, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017. Survived by his son, Michael D. Korwek; grandson, Christopher Korwek; brothers: Robert Korwek, Jerry (Janice) Korwek; sisters-in-law: Eleanor (late Chester) Siminski, Bernadine (late Eugene) Kezy; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve; daughter, Diana; brother, Ray; sister- in-law, Betty Korwek; mother-in-law, Helen Satanek; brother-in-law, Andrew Satanek; and parents. Fred was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Merrillville, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Seniors. He was a graduate of Tolleston High School, Class of 1946. Fred was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, and was a retired foreman of the Budd Co., Gary Plant. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 6360 Broadway, Merrillville, on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017 DIRECTLY from St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 801 W. 73rd Ave., Merrillville with Rev. Brian Chadwick officiating. There will be one half-hour of visitation at church prior to services. At rest Calumet Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, spiritual gifts may be made to Share Foundation. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneral service.com
Published by The Times from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2017.

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