Thomas Czajka

Thomas Czajka obituary, West Chicago, IL

Thomas Czajka

Thomas Czajka Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Tom Czajka, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 16 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. At his side was his beloved daughter, Ashley Rooney and his life's love, Debbie Bateman. He was born May 4, 1956 in Chicago, the son of the late Theresa (nee Luzadder) and the late Edward Czajka. Tom grew up in West Chicago and more recently lived in Bartlett, IL and Pound, WI. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, having dinners with his dinner club, motorcycle trips, travel, numerous outdoor activities, and loving life and a good malt.
Tom is survived by his daughter Ashley Rooney, his great love Debbie Bateman, Debbie's children Kyle Strojny and Julia (Mark) Wendell, sister Peggy aka Marguerite Czajka of Warrenville, brother Mike (Kim,Holly) Czajka of Murphysboro, and brother-in-law George Dobrowski, as well as cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister Catherine Dobrowski and brother Steve Czajka.
A celebration of Tom's life will be held in the future.
Contributions in Tom's memory can be made to Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (bcan.org)
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