Edward J. Kwak
U. S. Army Sergeant, Searchlight Section Chief, Korean War; Born 2/26/32, Died 7/26/22; Loving son of John T. and Frances (Bohula) Kwak; Survived by devoted wife of 64 years Dorothy (Brocken); daughters Arlene (Robert) Marcinek, Jeanne (Charles J. II) Nortier, and Karyl Braun; grandchildren Brian Howard, April (Shawn) Connor, Katherine (Matthew) Batchler, Joseph Marcinek, Kaitlyn (Jonathan) Jenkins, and Charles J. Nortier III; great-grandsons Colton and Caden Connor, Carter and Weston Batchler; sisters-in-law Patricia Brocken, and Mary (Michael) Finazzo; Preceded in death by sisters Stephanie (Joseph) Pluta, Helen (John) Figus, Bernice (Joseph) Studnicka and brother Frank J. Kwak; sisters-in-law Cecilia Brocken, Patricia (Francis) Urban, and Mary Joan Brocken and brothers-in-law Jacob (Kathryn) Brocken, Clifford (Carol) Brocken, Robert Brocken. Fond uncle to 5 generations of nieces and nephews and good friend to many. He was a fork lift-truck driver and diesel mechanic and a man of all trades, loved music, dancing, entertaining and spending time with his family and friends. Sgt. Kwak received an Award of The Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant for the employment, coordination, and operation of searchlights assigned to his section. Sgt. Kwak’s section provided battlefield illumination for infantry and artillery combat missions despite heavy enemy artillery fire. Visitation will be held from 3-9 pm, Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, IL. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am, Monday, August 1, 2022, at St. Cletus Church, 600 W. 55th St., LaGrange, Il. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. In lieu of flowers, please send your donation to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500
May God grant your family the strength and comfort during these difficult times. My deepest condolences to the family.
My deepest sympathy and love are sent to you Dorothy and your entire family. May your wonderful memories sustain you at this difficult time and in the future. Love ❤️ and Blessings, Doris Baittie
May you feel the peace and love of God and love of all your family and friends as you mourn Ed’s passing and celebrate his life well lived. My heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time. His suffering is finished. Ed is with the Lord
Thank you
Thank you, much love to you all also xoxo
Love and prayers for all family members. I loved Eddy. Dorothy, please know my thoughts are with you… ❤️
God bless you and your family in your time of loss. Just know your in our prayers♥️🙏♥️
Much love
Emma Herbert
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Ellie and wiley Thomas
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your Dad was an awesome man he will be greatly missed. I will forever remember his great smile and laughter. His Bless you all. Love always, Chrissy Dahms-Drajin
Condolences and prayers to the family. May you find comfort in memories of a life well lived.
Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you the peace that transcends all understanding during this difficult time. Tight hugs and much love!
Uncle Eddie was like a second father to me. I will miss him dearly.
Thank you, you have always been special to us. Now with John and Sara too xoxo
Dorothy, my deepest condolences & prayers go out to you and your family. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to tell you in person.
God bless you.
Ron Del Boccio
Thank you for reaching out to us. May God bless you also