Bernard J. Bajorek, age 79, of South Holland, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Sharon A. Bajorek, nee Livingston. Loving father of Michael (Donna) Bajorek, Kerri (Eric) Ellis, and the late Bernard F. Bajorek. Proud grandpa of Michael (Ashley), Deanna, Bryon, Nicole (Michael) Cuicio, Samantha, and Stephanie; great-grandpa of Liliana, Addison, Avery, Alexis, and Marlee. Dear brother of Ann (late Pete) Shanley, late Margaret (late Bill) Gruntorad, and the late Fred (late Lucille) Bajorek. Kind uncle of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Matthew (late Hazel) and Wilma Bajorek.
Visitation Friday, December 16, 2016 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. from Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL to St. Ann Church, 3010 Ridge Rd. Lansing, IL for 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. William McFarlane officiating. Interment private.