Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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Paul J. Balcerak

Passed away on April 10, 2025

Paul J. Balcerak, age 86, late of the East Side passed away on April 10, 2025. Beloved husband of late Louann (nee Hornych) Balcerak. Loving father of Deborah Yzaguirre and Robert (Andrea) Balcerak. Devoted grandfather of Daniel LeDonne, Michael LeDonne, Joshua Balcerak and Emily Yzaguirre. Cherished great-grandfather of Liam and Lainey. Dear son of the late Joseph and late Helen Balcerak. Dearest brother of Norman (Linda) Balcerak and Kenneth (Yun) Balcerak. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul was a U.S. Army Veteran. Retired employee of Republic (LTV) Steel. Member of American Legion Post #330 Calumet City, IL.  

 

Visitation Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617. Interment Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery Dolton, IL. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com. 

Funeral Service:
Elmwood Funeral Chapel
11200 S. Ewing Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00 am

Interment:
Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery
15200 Lincoln Ave.
Dolton, IL 60419

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

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Visitation Information

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 8:30 am until 11:00 am

Condolences
"Deepest sympathy for your loss. We will miss you Paul but rest in peace with Linda. "
- Steve and Pam Savanovic
April 11, 2025 6:37 pm
"Remembeing Paul all the good times at alot of car shows and get together we have had, was a great guy will be missed. Rest in peace my friend ! Prayers to family "
- Renee carter / Woody pool
April 11, 2025 6:38 pm
"I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Paul’s family, his son Bob, and all those who knew him. Paul’s friendship goes back many years, and the memories of when we were young and when Paul and Jerry had the boat, we would water ski on Lake Michigan out to the Crib, or on Bass Lake. Or when he was in the Army, stationed in the Carolina’s, l would come down from Norfolk, VA, when I was in the Navy, we would enjoy the benefits of the Army, (NCO Club). And then the good times in South Chicago, Marquette Gardens, 79th St., and lately reminiscing about his early employment at Hackles Bakery, on South Chicago, Avenue, Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him, Oh Lord & Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him,"
- Donald O’Barski
April 12, 2025 8:56 pm
Candles Lit