Sherwin J. Harezlak

Sherwin J. Harezlak, age 76, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Friday, May 22, 2026. Beloved husband of 35 years to Carolee Harezlak nee Williamson. Loving father of Traci Wiitanen, Dana Case, Kenneth Irwin and the late Brad Irwin. Cherished grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Gary Summa, Sharon Martinez and Dawn Starr. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was born in 1949 in Blue Island, Illinois to John Harezlak and Shirly Ann Summa. He attended and graduated high school from Bremen High School in 1968. He worked as a delivery driver for Aramark for many years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Celebration of life to be held Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois 60475. For further information, please contact 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.