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Edward J. Strzelec Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edward J. Strzelec of Chicago Heights, Illinois, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward J. Strzelec to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Gloria; his parents, Paulina Strzelec and Benedict Strzelec; and his siblings, Rozalia Strzelec, Josephine Strzelec, Genevieve Domuray (late William) and Victoria Edwards (late John).

He is survived by: his children, Pauline Hilliard (late James D.), Patrick Strzelec (Lisa Baratta) and Barbara Todd (Mark); his grandchildren, Jason Hilliard (Jen), Joel Hilliard, Jeffrey Hilliard, Sam Strzelec (Laurie), Lucas Srzelec (Lily), Jennifer Budde (Michael) and Lindsey Michalik (Peter); and his great grandchildren, Riehl, Piper, Kyler Hilliard, Ben, Teddy Strzelec, Liam, Beau, Colette Budde and Owen Michalik.

The lying in state was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of the Heights/St Agnes Church (1501 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ed's name to Honor Flight Chicago, 9701 W Higgins Road, Suite 310, Rosemont, IL, 60018-4703 or http://www.honorflightchicago.org would be appreciated by the Strzelec family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Panozzo Brothers Funeral Home



Sat

Mar 29

Lying in state

Our Lady of the Heights/St Agnes Church
1501 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Sat

Mar 29

Funeral Mass

Our Lady of the Heights/St Agnes Church
1501 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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