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Michael Piontek Obituary
Born: May 3, 1958 in La Salle, IL
Died: February 10, 2024 in La Salle, IL
Michael "Munk" J. Piontek, 65, of La Salle, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 10, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be 4 to 7:00 PM Thursday in the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle. Private burial will be at a later date in Forest Lawn Memory Cemetery in La Salle with full military honors.
Mike was born in La Salle on May 3, 1958 to John and Marie (Koplenik) Piontek. He served in the United States Army as a tank mechanic, stationed in Germany and Texas. He worked at PGI Manufacturing in Peru. He married Donna Piontek and then Laurel Piontek.
Mike enjoyed drinking beer, watching Nascar and spending time with his dog Bristol. He also loved spending time with his family. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
He is survived by his wife Laurel Piontek of Texas; one son Andy Piontek of La Salle; one sister Barbara (Wally) Lindemann of Peru; three brothers, John (Rosanne) Piontek of La Salle, Rick (Vicki) Piontek of Seatonville and Bob Piontek of Peru; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister in infancy Carol Jean.
Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
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Gultekin Cakici
March 27, 2025
R.I.P. Mike!!
I saw that you enjoyed drinking beer but, what I know was you also were enjoying Pepsi very much! I don't remember any day you were not sipping on a bottle of Pepsi in the early mornings in the PGI.
Thanks for everything you thought me and your priceless friendship!!
American Heart Association
February 16, 2024
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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