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Edward Cecak
EDWARD CECAK
Newhall
Edward Cecak, 77, of Newhall, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated.
Edward was born on June 15, 1938, to Joseph and Emma Cecak. He graduated from Toledo High School in the class of 1956. After graduation, he worked as a farmhand until 1969. He was then employed by Link-Belt Speeder until 1984. In 1986, he worked at Country Floors and Interiors until his retirement.
Edward was an active outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and mushroom hunting. He loved spending time with family and friends playing cards.
Left to cherish Edward's memory are his children, Kevin (Tammy) Cecak, Terri (Wally) Baker, Janice (Don) King, Denise Cecak, Steve (Brenda) Cecak and Jeff (Deb) Cecak; sisters, Joyce Cecak, Midge Nekola and Diane Porkorny; brother, Dale Cecak; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Marvin Cecak; and a sister, Marcella Kriz.
A special thanks to Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, Dr. Samuel Wood, Mercy Hospice and all those who were there to support the Cecak family.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Edward's name.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.iowacremation.com under Obituaries.
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