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William Czirjak Obituary

William A. Czirjak, of Harvard, Illinois, formerly Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at the age of 91.

Bill was born June 13, 1934, in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Emery and Mary (Shaley) Czirjak. After graduating high school, he went on to attend the University of Richmond where he proudly played football.

He married Sara Ciuca on June 22, 1963, and they were blessed with three children.

Bill is survived by his wife Sara; daughter Pamela (Michael) Lindmeier; sons Steven (Ann) Czirjak and Daniel (Rebecca) Czirjak; and his cherished grandchildren Eve, Sara, David, Lucy, and Annie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Steve John Czirjak, Elizabeth G. Czirjak, James Emery Czirjak, Margaret Helen Czirjak, Emery Louis Czirjak, and Rose Czirjak.

Funeral mass will be at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 15012 St. Patrick Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098. Interment to follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery.

For more information, please visit www. saundersmcfarlin.net or call 815-943-5400.

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Published by The Elkhart Truth on Mar. 18, 2026.

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Michael lucjak

March 19, 2026

So sorry to hear about your father my uncle passing...I pray that Jesus will overshadow you with his grace and mercy....amen

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