Charles Blahunka

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.