Alberta E. Slapak

1931 - 2024

Alberta E. Slapak, aged 93, a beloved resident of Wheaton, IL since 1952, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1931, in Lincoln, Illinois, to Clarence and Alberta Duffey.

Alberta spent her childhood in Lincoln, primarily raised by her grandmother. She later moved to Chicago during her high school years, where she graduated from Austin High School. On July 29, 1949, she married Donald F. Slapak, a Marine veteran, and together they embarked on a journey that led them to Wheaton, where they purchased their first home.

Initially, Alberta worked as a bookkeeper for Continental Casualty Bank before dedicating herself to her family. During her children's formative years, she supplemented the family income by providing ironing services from home. Later, she resumed her career, serving as a dedicated bookkeeper for 17 years at Scott-Sloan, a department store in Wheaton, and subsequently for another 17 years at Gaede's Men's and Women's Apparel store. Her commitment to her work made her a recognizable figure in downtown Wheaton, where she was even featured as the poster-woman for Wheaton Community Bank.

Alberta was fondly remembered for her regular walks with her beloved dog, "Trinket," in downtown Wheaton. She actively participated in the choirs of both St. Paul Lutheran Church and Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Above all, she cherished her role as a devoted mother and loving wife to her husband, who worked at Sauer Electric in Wheaton. She served as the President of the Emerson School PTA and had a deep affection for the DuPage VFW post.

Alberta and Donald shared a passion for the outdoors, enjoying wilderness camping, boating on the Mississippi River, and traveling in their motorhome to various state and national parks.

She is survived by her sons, Gregory Slapak and Scott Slapak, both of Wheaton, her daughter Wendy Slapak-Halloran of Wisconsin, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Alberta was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald, shortly after celebrating their 65th anniversary.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately at Wheaton Cemetery.

A live stream of the service may be found here: https://www.holycrosswheaton.org/alberta

Memorial contributions may be directed to the DuPage County Animal Shelter.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book at hultgrenfh.com or call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027 for more information.