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Francis Stark Obituary

OAK CREEK - Francis G. Stark, 62, passed away at Eliana Homes on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Francis was born in Waterford on March 3, 1948, to Alfred and Bernice (nee: Smerchek) Stark. Francis loved bowling, fishing, camping, and traveling with his family. He enjoyed all the activities provided by Special Olympics and also the many sports outings to the Packers, Brewers, and Bucks games. Francis is survived by his mother, Bernice Stark; brother and sisters, Verne (Svetlana) Stark, Eileen (Neil) Hamilton, and Bernadette Asiatidis; nieces and nephews, , Kim (Rich) Radtke, Michael Hamilton, Elliot Asiatidis, and Demetri Asiatidis; and great-nieces and great- nephews, Alyssa Rockwell, Jordyn, Griffin, and Joshua Radtke. He was preceded in death by his father; and brother-in- law, George Asiatidis. A visitation for Francis will be held at Atonement Lutheran Church, 2915 Wright Avenue, on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Warren Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Special Olympics. PURATH-STRAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 3915 Douglas Avenue 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Mar. 1, 2011.

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Mary Koster

March 2, 2011

Mrs. Stark: I have very fond memories of Francis when he was a client at Careers Industries in Sturtevant. I was the director there in the late 70's. Francis was such a kind man...always concerned for his co-workers and especially good friends to Rosie and Ellen. He was a joy to work with and was constantly trying to make our little workshop a happy place to be! My thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this difficult times. Mary Koster, Former Director of Careers Industries.

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