Frank Zawacki

Frank H. Zawacki, 87 of Rockford, IL, died Thursday, January 1, 2009. Born October 5, 1921 in Withee, WI, the son of Stanley and Helen (Storckey). Served during WWII in the Army for four years. Married his loving wife, Ann J. Chmiel on July 3, 1950. Worked in industrial construction as a millwright and was a member of the Local 792 retiring in 1987. A longtime member of St. Rita Catholic Church and an active participant in their VIP Seniors Club, serving as treasurer for many years. Member, American Legion Post 1207. For the last 2 years, Frank and Ann enjoyed living at the Bickford House where he met many new friends. Frank was the familys best baker and also baked desserts for St. Ritas funeral luncheons and Lenten fish fries. He volunteered at St. Elizabeths Community Center soup kitchen. He enjoyed his family, his 1952 restored Buick and his boat. Hobbies include gardening, playing cards, doing puzzles, fishing, hunting and woodworking. Frank is survived by his wife, Ann; his cherished daughters, Alice Leppert-Jung (Marling Jung) of Madison, WI; Donna Soltys (Dr. Brian) of Rockford; grandchildren, Doug and Brent Soltys and Abby and Brian Jung (step-grandson). Also survived by his sisters Julie Wernke (Fred) of Mainville, OH and Jeanette Johnson (Russ) of Marshfield, WI and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Joe Zawacki (Lorraine) of Withee, WI. Funeral Mass, Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr. with Monsignor Gerald P. Kobbeman officiating. Inurnment in Arlington Memorial Park. Visitation from 9:30 until time of Mass in the church. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family for a fund to be established at a later date.