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Walter W Filipek

1923 - 2022

Walter W Filipek obituary, 1923-2022, Niles, IL

BORN

1923

DIED

2022

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Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Niles, Illinois

Walter Filipek Obituary

Walter W Filipek, aged 99.  Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Depa).  Loving father of Daniel (Jeanne) and James.  Dear grandfather of Scott (Kristin), Joseph, Michael, and Douglas (Elizabeth).  Adored great-grandfather of Emily, Edward, Madeline, and Taylor.  Brother of Chester, Loretta, Edward, and Henrietta.  Cherished brother-in-law and uncle to many. As a member of the United States Army’s 3rd Division, Walter served his country with honor during WWII in the African and European Theaters.  During his time overseas, he earned several decorations including the Purple Heart Medal.


Walter was a life member of the American Legion - Thorp, WI, a life member of the Park Ridge Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3579, life member of the Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent 65, life member of the quarter century club at Hotpoint-General Electric.  Visitation will be held at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL on Sunday, June 12 from 4:00 PM until  8:00 PM.  Funeral services to be held Monday, June 13 at 9:15 AM, with procession to St. John Brebeuf for a 10:00 AM mass.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are appreciated. 


Funeral information (847) 966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com.

Published by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles on Jun. 7, 2022.

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Lee Palmer

November 24, 2022

The Best of The Best! RIP Wally

J Waite

October 10, 2022

I would like to thank the family for their sacrifices, on top of his. A True American Hero

Don & Andrea Zurawski

June 13, 2022

Our prayers and sympathy are with the whole Filipek family. Uncle Wally will remain a bright spot in our memories.

Shirley Voss

June 10, 2022

I didn´t realize Grandpa Wally earned a Purple Heart. My dad would´ve enjoyed talking with him. All those WWII vets are having a reunion in Heaven. "The Greatest Generation" ... May his memory be a blessing.

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Jun

12

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Skaja Terrace Funeral Home

7812 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL

Jun

13

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. John Brebeuf

IL

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Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714