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Charles Blahunka Obituary

Charles S. Blahunka, 72 WESTLAND, Mich. - Charles S. Blahunka, 72, of Westland died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Rockford, Ill. Chuck graduated from Joliet Township High School, then IIT, where he studied electrical engineering. He retired in 2003 as supervisor of the electromagnetic testing laboratory at Yazaki Corp. His hobbies included golf, enjoying classical music, cigars, viewing nature and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an active member of IEEE EMC Society and a certified EMC Engineer for iNARTE, both professional organizations for electrical engineers. Survived by sons, Ronald Blahunka of Rockford and Dennis (Marcie) Blahunka of Loves Park; grandchildren, Luke, Logan and Taylor Blahunka; and sister, Mary (late Peter) Lazar; and numerous nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by a son, Donald in 1981; parents, Charles and Frances (Cabay) Blahunka; brother, Joseph (Ethel) Blahunka; sister, Frances (Frank) Gabrys. A celebration of Chuck's life will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, Ill., with a memorial visitation from 2 to 7 p.m. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Those wishing to leave memorial donations in Chuck's name, they may be sent to International Essential Tremor Foundation, Attn: Research, 11111 W. 95th St., Suite 260, Overland Park, KS 66214.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2011.

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Old Co-worker

October 6, 2023

I worked with Chuck at Motorola in the 80's, he was always a kind, smart guy.

The Kaminskas Family

June 14, 2011

Deepest sympathy for your loss.

Terri Moore

June 13, 2011

So sorry to hear Uncle Chuck died. I will always remember him as having a smile on his face and being a kind person. With Much Love

Nikki DeMarco-Hrvatin

June 13, 2011

Sympathy and prayers to Chuck's children and Mary Lazar in their hugh loss. He will be missed at his JTHS Class of 1956 Class Reunion next week by all of his classmates. He always looked forward to joining us and we enjoyed his presence. I like to believe his spirit will be there along with the many others who have gone before us. Nikki Hrvatin

June 13, 2011

Our Deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you. We know you will miss him. It is always hard to loose your Dad. We will send a donation to the International Tremor Foundation, when we return to the United States. With all our love---Aunt Eileen and Uncle Gene

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