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Vivian Waltsak Obituary
Born: Dec. 27, 1928; in Bronx, NY
Died: Aug. 4, 2014; in DeKalb, IL
Vivian Waltsak, age 85, of DeKalb, died Monday, August 4, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving daughters.
She was born on December 27, 1928, in Bronx, New York. The daughter of John and Estelle (Grasser) Waltsak.
Vivian was a professional model, gardening enthusiast and an artistic interior decorator.
Survivors include her four daughters, Debra (Tom) Carls of DeKalb, IL, Cindy (Ed) Beck of Coto De Caza, CA, Melissa Eaves of Pasadena, CA and Kerry (Carlton) Maese of San Marino, CA; ten grandchildren, Brad, Chad and Thomas Carls, Morgan Miller, Garrett Beck, Alex, Hayley and Hayden Eaves, Lauren and Augustino Maese; five great grandchildren; and Lawrence Vinci, the love of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Leonard Waltsak.
Funeral services and burial will be private.
A memorial is established for Vivian Waltsak for the KishHealth System Hospice, in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.
For information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com
or call 815-895-2833.
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David Kooistra
August 11, 2014
Debbie, Cindy, Missy, Kerry. We are so sorry for your loss.
David, Richard, Doris and Buddy Kooistra
August 9, 2014
Debbie and Tom, Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, Looking at her picture I definitely know who you took after. She was beautiful and I am sure she was a beautiful person also. Loosing your Mom always leaves a void that can never be filled. I hope you have wonderful memories to sustain you and comfort you during this difficult time. I am sure that Tom will be there to help comfort you. Hugs to you both, Bill and Carole Boies
Linda Anderson
August 8, 2014
Debbie & Family:
So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was a beautiful lady, just as you are. God's blessings and Grace to you.
August 6, 2014
Vivian was one of my favorite patients, she will be dearly missed, David McMurray
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