Paul Shimek Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Paul Shimek (Channahon, Illinois), born in Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on February 15, 2020 at the age of 73. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul Shimek to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Shimek and Mary Shimek (Petkovich); his parents-in-law, Bertha and John O'Brien; his sister Helen Olson; and his brother-in-law Michael O'Brien.
He is survived by: his wife Gayle O'Brien; his daughter Stephanie Jakovljevic (Deacon Nenad); his brothers, George Shimek (Deborah) and James Shimek (Roxanne); his nieces and nephews, Jeffrey Shimek (Kalissa), Terra Fondriest (Tim), Luke Shimek (Jill), Ruth Wells (Chris), Elizabeth Shimek, Christopher O'Brien and Lindsay O'Brien; his siblings-in-law, Lisa O'Brien and Richard Olson; and his cousin Peter Petkovich (Kathy). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
