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DENNIS RADEK Obituary

Dennis R. Radek, 63, beloved husband of Deborah, nee Woodford. Loving and awesome father of Margaret and Katy Radek and Jonathan and Joshua Zeitler; dear brother of Edward "Bud" (Denise) Radek Jr., and Janice (Dean) Cronister; kind brother-in-law of Judy (Don) Ruggiero, Linda (Bill) McKernan, and Lori (Jeffery) Cramer; fond uncle, great-uncle, nephew, and cousin of many. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Stephanie Radek; and Debbie's parents Kenneth and Thelma Woodford. A visitation celebrating Dennis' life will be held Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens West uneral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd. (one block West of Rt. 83), Oakbrook Terrace. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, 9 a.m. prayers at the funeral home, to St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, Fourth and Clay St., Hinsdale, Mass 10 a.m. Interment private. Dennis was the former co-owner of Ready Metal Manufacturing Company, Board Member of Prevention Partnership, member of Trout Unlimited, and a longtime member of Butterfield Country Club. Dennis was a fishing enthusiast and an avid world traveled fly fisherman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the City of Hope, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 1530, Chicago, IL., 60606 or American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1210, Chicago, IL 60601. For funeral information, 630-941-5860 or www.chapelhillgardenswest.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2011.

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Katy Radek

August 22, 2016

Miss you everyday, daddy. A candle is lit for you until I pass across the bridge where you will be waiting for me with open arms. Until that time, I will carry your memory on in all that I do. Love you eternally. Until we meet again.

Jim McCrink

March 14, 2012

To Margaret and Katy and rest of Dennis's family, my sincere condolences. Your dad was a good man and long ago friend. I will never forget the joyful times we shared together and the devotion he had for his kids and family. May the good Lord always keep him close by his side...with a good fishing hole nearby!

Jan&Steve Milner

December 6, 2011

To the entire Radek family; our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dennis. Way too young... We have many memories to remember forever. Our prayers are with all of you.
The Milner family

Tom Mason

December 3, 2011

I am sorry to hear about Dennis's passing. Mason Corp and Ready Metal were competitors and good friends in working with Sears for many years and it is sad to hear of his passing at such an early age.

John and Nina Panek

December 1, 2011

To the Family of Dennis Radek - I met Dennis during my career with Sears. We shared some good times at social and company fraternization events. He was always a warm and friendly person. I am trully sorry for his loss so early in his life. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Lois Yoksoulian

December 1, 2011

Katy and Margaret, I will always have fond memories of your awesome dad. My favorite memory is hanging out at his place, drinking wine, and watching Apocalypse Now. Good times!

Lorelie Parolin

December 1, 2011

Dennis was a great Uncle. No matter how silly his girls and I were he laughed and laughed. He will be misssed by many!

Robert Johnson

December 1, 2011

Katy and Margaret, my heart and prayers are with your family.

L. Allen

December 1, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, I know he will be missed by many. May the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of grief.

Denny & Donna Vodvarka

November 30, 2011

So sorry to hear about Dennis. I am currently out of town and unable to make the wake but want to send my condolences to his family. I'm retired from Sears and worked many projects with Ready Metal during which time Dennis and I became good friends. He was a great guy and will be deeply missed

November 30, 2011

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Fred and Colleen Conrad

November 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Fred and Colleen Conrad

Gerard Zawislak

November 29, 2011

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Judy Neary

November 27, 2011

Margaret, I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Margi Kaminski

November 27, 2011

Debbie,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family . . . God bless you.
Margi Kaminski

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