Wallace G Widelski

Wallace G. Widelski, age 89, late of South Holland, IL passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Widelski nee Morehouse. Devoted father of Wallace S. (Susan) Widelski, Thomas S. (Barbara) Widelski, Mary K. (Craig) Vinke, Margi (Roland) Vuletich, Stephen J. (Jan) Widelski, and Martha (Tony) Landini. Proud grandfather of the late Christie (Joe), Jennifer, Amy (Derek), Wally (Stacy), Katie (Mark), Jennifer (Sean), Allison (Marcus), Jim (Kristin), John, Steve, Chris, and Rachel; Loving great- grandfather of Jake, Faith, Hope, Hunter, Jack, Ryan, Gavin, Payton, Sara, Grant, Grace, Savannah, Thomas, Andrew and Olivia. Dear brother of the late Victor (late Blanche), late Eleanor (late Jack), late Phyllis (late Jim), late Philip (Dorothy), late Delores (late Frank), late Stephanie (late Will) and late Alvin (Bernice). Loving brother-in-law of June (late Robert) Tucker. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by devoted caregiver Teresa. Visitation Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 3:00 " 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Friday, August 19, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. from the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL to St. Jude the Apostle Church (880 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL 60473) for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Private Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery " Elwood, IL. Mr. Widelski was a World War II Army Veteran, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient (Battle of the Bulge). Memorial contributions to Providence Hospice, 16300 Wausau Ave. South Holland, IL 60473. For further information please contact 708-333-7000.