Raymond J. Krizek

Raymond J. Krizek obituary, Romeoville, IL

Raymond J. Krizek

Raymond Krizek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Memorial Home & Heartland Cremation Services - Plainfield on Nov. 25, 2025.
Raymond J. Krizek, "Ray" age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was a kind-hearted, social person who always wanted to make people smile. Ray is survived by his devoted children Raymond (Maria) Krizek Jr. and Jennifer Herman; his cherished grandchildren Marissa Vaca, Tyler Herman and Eric Herman; his fond siblings Joan (Brian) James and Jim (Tricia) Krizek and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dianne Krizek (nee Paris), parents John and Dorothy (nee Vasek) Krizek and sister Mary Alice (Joseph) Lucas. Visitation will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 from 8-10 am at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield IL 60544. Mass of Christian Burial to follow, 11am at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 701 Plainfield Rd, Darien IL 60561. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL.

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