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Darlene M. Kazak

1929 - 2018

Darlene M. Kazak obituary, 1929-2018, Joliet, IL

BORN

1929

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet

1211 Plainfield Road

Joliet, Illinois

Darlene Kazak Obituary

Darlene M. Kazak

Darlene M. Kazak (nee Klobucher), age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018 with her family by her side.

Darlene is survived by her loving children, Daniel, Donald (Cathy) and Kenneth (Jill) Kazak; grandchildren, Gregory (Emily), Steven, Samantha, Keith, Michael (Larissa), Jeffrey and Andrew Kazak; great-grandchildren, Mason and Emmett Kazak; and sister, Linda (Angelo) Sallese. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Adam J. (Ksiazak) Kazak; parents, Frank Klobucher and Mary (nee Bartak) (Adolph) Rositch; and brother, Donald Klobucher.

Darlene was a lifelong resident of Joliet, a longtime member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, a member of the CCW, the bunco club, a volunteer at the Rialto over 25 years, member of the Catholic Slovak Ladies Society and dedicated member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church.

Darlene enjoyed vacations, especially her annual trips to Acapulco. She was a dedicated homemaker and loved to work in her flower gardens. Darlene will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Donations in Darlene's name to St. Ambrose Church or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

A celebration of Darlene's life will begin on Saturday, January 27, 2018 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 10:30 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Crest Hill, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will be on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Obituary and Tribute Wall for Darlene M. Kazak at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524.

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Published by Herald-News from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2018.

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Bea McGovern

January 17, 2021

I think of Darlene often, miss her
at Church! ✝

Bea McGovern

January 23, 2020

Thinking of Darlene on her Birthday!
Missing her at Sunday Mass!

Bea McGovern

January 25, 2018

My deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I knew Darlene for many years,she was a fun and lovely lady.I will miss her always, and as I enter St Ambrose for Sunday Mass.Don, I am so very sorry, I'm not there to say goodbye, I loved her! Many Blessings Bea McGovern

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26

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet

1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435

Jan

27

Prayer Service

10:30 a.m.

Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet

1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435

Jan

27

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Crest Hill, IL

Jan

27

Interment

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery

Joliet, IL

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Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet

1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435

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