Eugene A. Smolen

Eugene A. Smolen, 89



Rockford Eugene A. Smolen, 89 ofRockford died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. in LaSalle Veterans Home Hospice in LaSalle, IL. Born March 28, 1920 to Stanley and Stella (Wroblewski) Smolen inCudahy, WI. He married Sophie M. Toporek May 20, 1944 inChicago, IL.

Survived by his wife and best friend of 65 years Sophie (Toporek), two sons Gerald E. (Madeline of Stratford, Ct., Thomas S. (Late Colette) ofRockford, IL. Grandsons; Troy E. of L.I., NY Jason T. (Sheri) of St. Petersburg, Fl, Nic (Jennifer) ofMonticello, MN. Ben (Dr. Melanie) ofOttawa, KS. Sister Sylvia (Hilary) Janikowski of Cudahy, WI, great-granddaughters Ashley and Sierra. Many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Sister-in-law Mary (George) Ryan Helen amp; Mary Toporek ofChicago, IL. Brother-in-law Walter (late Margaret of Salem, WI.

Predeceased by his parents Stanley (Stella) Smolen, Sister Lorraine (Robert) Mathis of Indiana the brother Cornelius (Betty) Smolen of West Allis, WI. Gene was a lifetime member of the Cudahy Lions, Melvin Jones Fellow, and Lions WI. Zone Chairman of 27 A1, Knights of Columbus No.1709S. Milwaukee, WI. NAALC 60 years. Chm. And Past President of the Cudahy Library Board, Past President and Board Member of the Credit Union, Secretary of the Cudahy Chamber of Commerce, Life Member of F.O.C.L. Letter Carrier of Cudahy Post Office for 40 years.

Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009 at St. Edward Catholic Church 3004 11 th Street , with Father Anthony Pantyra officiating. Burial in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery inCudahy Wisconsin at 2 p.m. Saturday August 1, 2009. Visitation will be from 5p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary to be recited Friday July 31, 2009 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory