Frank R. Holecek

Frank R. Holecek

Frank Holecek Obituary

Published by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory on Jul. 26, 2016.
Frank was born on August 24, 1925 and passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Frank was a resident of Berwyn, Illinois at the time of his passing. Frank earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Northwestern. He proudly served as a U.S. Navy officer in WW2 and was later called back during the Korean War. He was married to Charlene. Family and friends will meet Tuesday July 26 at St. Peter Damian Catholic Church 109 S. Crest Bartlett. Mass 11:00am. . In lieu of flowers donations to St. Matthews House at www.stmatthewshouse.org appreciated.

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August 18, 2025

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July 20, 2024

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Paul Finer

August 18, 2025

Frank is an outstanding member of The Greatest Generation.

Paul Finer

July 18, 2025

Greatest Generation like Frank shall never be forgotten.

Paul Finer

July 20, 2024

Remembering Frank, a great member of THE GREATEST GENERATION. Respect

Paul Finer

July 18, 2023

Remembrance and respect forever

Paul Finer

July 18, 2022

Visit with prayers. Great member of The Greatest Generation.

P-Train

July 21, 2021

You always had a great conversation for me. Thank You, for showing all of us how life should be lived.

James Feldman

July 20, 2021

While I did not know him personally he did raise a wonderful child, loving father, and friend.

Paul Finer

July 18, 2021

I visited and said a prayer thanking God for men like Frank.

Paul Finer

July 18, 2020

Tears and prayer

Paul Finer

July 15, 2019

As the second anniversary of Frank's passing is near, I will today visit the cemetery and say a prayer. Respect

August 2, 2016

A fine gentleman has gone to Heaven to be with the rest of the Angels. We at Atlantis will all miss him.

From Mary Lou and Bill Vowteras

Kathryn (Crylen) Hackman

July 27, 2016

Dear Holecek family,
It sounds like Frank had a satisfying and wonderful life and was loved by many - especially his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve this loss.

Cheryl Forbes

July 25, 2016

My heart goes out to you all.

Patty Crylen

July 24, 2016

Mark, I only knew your dad through knowing you and that is enough for me to know he must have been a great man. Ed and I send hugs and love to you and your family. Enjoy sharing memories.
Much love,
Patty Crylen

Jeff Orseno

July 24, 2016

He always had a smile and a kind word for all who encountered him, He is with the angels now for all eternity
Jeff Orseno Port St Lucie Fl

jeff baptista

July 23, 2016

sorry for your loss ,dads are very special people

Paul Finer

July 23, 2016

Frank is the embodiment of all the fine qualities of The Greatest Generation. Frank shared all the good qualities of his generation with those he knew and the world is a better place for it. Frank is one in a billion.

July 22, 2016

My deepest sympathy to his entire family. I will truly miss this incredible man. Rest well with our Lord, Uncle Frank, free from any pain.
With Love,
Donna

joy howes

July 22, 2016

With all our love, Bob and Joy

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