CHIZEK, Lillian M. (1909-2004)

CHIZEK, KOPACEK, KUDEJ, WIECK, ARNDORFER, BRCKA, FORMANEK, RAYHONS, PACA, WILLIAMS, WELLIK

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Date: 3/10/2016 at 17:59:13

Lillian Chizek, 1909-2004

June 9, 2004

Lillian M. (Kopacek) Chizek, 95, of Britt, died on Saturday, May 29, 2004, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, June 2, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt. The Rev. Jerry Blake and the Rev. Jerry Kopacek officiated. Jerry Chizek was the lector. Music was provided by organist, Brenda Smith who accompanied soloist, Louise Zrostlik. Allan Doughan and Craig Leerar ushered.

Casket bearers were Ed Arndorfer, Bill Arndorfer, Don Chizek, Bill Chizek, Ken Chizek, Gary Chizek, Denise Roberts and Sarah Williams. Burial was in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Duncan. The Ewing-Dugger Funeral Home of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Lillian Marie Chizek, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Kudej Kopacek, was born on April 10, 1909 in Britt. She was united in marriage with William Albert Chizek on January 15, 1929.

Mrs. Chizek cherished the farm where she and her husband, Bill raised their children, beginning the family legacy that was her main source of joy. She was an exceptional gardener and baker. She enjoyed making baby quilts and afghans, which she gave to her family members and friends.

Her 95 years were recently celebrated at the Britt Country Club. Her well-wishers reached into the hundreds, receiving more than 150 birthday cards.

At the time of her death, Mrs. Chizek was the oldest member of the St. Patrick's Parish in Britt, where she lovingly cared for the church sanctuary and altar linens for many years.

She is survived by one son, William F. Chizek and his wife, Blanche of Britt; one daughter, Marie Wieck and her husband, Gary of Clear Lake; one son-in-law, Francis Arndorfer of Willmar, Minnesota; one daughter-in-law, Lorraine Chizek of Britt; 24 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Survivors also include four sisters, Marie Brcka of Britt, Vivian Formanek of Britt, Agnes Rayhons of Garner and Blanche Paca of Britt; one brother, Vincent Kopacek and his wife, Rose of Britt; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; son, Arthur; daughter, Lorene Arndorfer; granddaughter, Barbara Sue Williams; great-granddaughter, Ashley Chizek; three sisters, Helen Kopacek, Evelyn Kopacek and Mildred Wellik; and three brothers, Arnold, Francis and Raymond Kopacek.

©The Garner Leader & Signal 2004