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BORN
1939
DIED
2009
JOHN ZAK Obituary
Born Jan. 7, 1939, in DeKalb, the son of Frank M. and Lila J. (Kivisto) Zak, John married Karin Minnick on Aug. 2, 1986, in Dallas.
John was a 1958 DeKalb High School graduate and a veteran of the US Army, from which he retired after 30 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Karin; daughter, Caroline (Ronnie) Latham of Texas; two granddaughters, Leslie and Ashley; two great-grandchildren, Kylie and Austin; sister, Donna Rae (Robert) Ewing of DeKalb; brother, Kent (Gail) Zak; sister-in-law, Linda Zak of Auburn; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Zak; and his great-niece, Meagan Zak.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in DeKalb, with the Rev. Gary Erickson officiating. Interment has taken place at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Texas.
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June 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Pam Lavender, (Russellville TN)
John Zak
June 10, 2010
Sorry for our loss. Mr and Mrs. John E. Zak Jr. Son of John Zak and grandson John A. Zak
Lisa Masilunis
June 10, 2010
Zaks and Ewing's I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to you.
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