Eugene Lawrence Hlavacek Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Eugene Lawrence Hlavacek (Palatine, Illinois), who passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Hlavacek and Mary Hlavacek (Balousek); his brothers, Joseph, William (Josephine), Stanley (Harriet) and Richard Hlavacek (Ruth); his sister-in-law Virginia Ufer Golemo; and his son Thomas.
He is survived by: his wife Dorothy; his children, Kenneth Hlavacek (Deanna), Cathie Anne Niman (George), Laura Rabideau (Mark), Larry Hlavacek (Jill Rae) and Anne Marie Coombes (John); his grandchildren, Melanie Rzepka (Cole), Douglas Hlavacek (Danielle) and Thomas Eugene Hlavacek; his great grandchildren, Jadyn, Shaelyn, Danielle, Jack Hlavacek and Mason Gene Maro; his brother James Hlavacek (Rhoda); and his siblings-in-law, Nancy Callaham (Mike) and Al Golemo. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home (185 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067). A Mass was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Theresa Church (455 N Benton St, Palatine, IL 60067). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 at 11:30 AM at 1185 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church in Palatine, IL.
