Prairie State Wire

Chester Sobczak Jr., 79, of Romeoville, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 13, 1945, in Chicago, Chester was a devoted husband to Maryann and a proud father to Mark Sobczak and Jane Bushue. He was also a loving grandfather to Joshua, Zachary, William, and Matthew.

Chester is survived by his sisters Esther Fus and Ernestine Sobczak and was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Geraldine & Robert Rochford. He had many loving in-laws, nieces, and nephews who held a special place in his heart.

Known for his pride in being a United States Marine and a Vietnam Vet, Chester was remembered for his warm smiles and storytelling. A celebration of Chester's life will be held on Sunday, November 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Anderson-Goodale Memorial Home in Plainfield, IL, with a memorial mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Joliet on Monday, November 25, at 11:00 a.m. Chester will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but his legacy of love, kindness, and family devotion will endure.

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