Joseph F. Vanek Obituary
Lt. Joseph F. Vanek, age 88.
Retired Illinois State Trooper for over 30 years. US Coast Guard Veteran. Joseph served on the USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) under Rear Admiral Byrd during Operation Deep Freeze I from 1955 – 1956.
Beloved husband of Margaret nee Greco.
Devoted father of Michelle (Gregory) Vician, Kimberle (David) Sobol.
Victoria (Robert) Gonnella and Melissa (Jonathan) Greene.
Cherished Papa of Samantha, Marc (Kendra), Cameryn (Joshua) Jancunski, Celeste, Andrew, Matthew, Issac, Joseph.
Loving Great Papa of Kimmy and Maverick. Family and friends will gather for a Visitation from 4 to 7PM on December 12, 2022, at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave, Worth, IL. Chapel Prayers 9:15 AM followed by mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 8245 W. 111th St, Palos Hills, IL. December 13th, 2022, at 10:00 AM. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For information 708-448-6000 or http://www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com.
