Alan S. Zurek, 68 of Huntley, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Monday, April 21, 2014, following a lengthy illness.
He was born March 17, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Stanley John and Evelyn Helen (Konkol) Zurek. He was raised in Chicago and graduated from Foreman High School in 1964. He then attended Oakton Community College. He served in the United States Air Force from 1966 until 1970. On November 18, 1967, he married his high school sweetheart, Dale A. Gordon in Chicago. Alan worked in the transportation industry for many years, retiring in 2008. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, enjoyed golf, bowling and antiquing.
Alan is survived by his wife, Dale of Huntley, his sons, Michael (Nancy) Zurek of Lake In The Hills, Brian (Andrea) Zurek of Chicago & David (Rachel) Zurek of Cary, his daughter, Kristen (Joshua) Carter of Leesburg, Virginia, his grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth, Levi Jackson & Shawn Andrew, his great-granddaughter, Amber Carmen, he is also survived by his sister, Carol (Adalbert) Drogosz of Huntley.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24th and a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 25th all at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Windridge Memorial Park, 7014 S. Rawson Bridge Road, Cary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
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