Walter J. Wozniak Obituary (1929 - 2009)

Walter J. Wozniak, 79, of Taylorville, IL formerly of Addison, IL and Chicago, died at 10:45 pm, Thursday, May 7, 2009 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born July 16, 1929 in Chicago the son of Joseph and Hattie Wozniak. On June 23, 1972 he married Dorothy (Dee) Vollmer in Addison, IL. Mr. Wozniak was a retired toy maker with Marvin Glass & Associates, member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Taylorville, Christian County Y.M.C.A. and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. He was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Dee of Taylorville; Son, Michael Wozniak and wife Tammy of Elburn, IL, Daughter, Karen Mendoza and husband Tony of Elburn, IL; Step Sons: Michael Elias and wife Cathy of Fishers, IN and Richard Elias of Menasha, WI; Step Daughter: Debby Single and husband Scott of Big Rock, IL. There are 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sister: Ann Erickson of Lodi, WI and Sister-in-law: Anita Goldberg of Sun City West, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Ronald Wozniak. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, May 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville with Pastor Rodney Blomquist officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday, May 10 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, and one hour prior to services in the church on Monday. Memorials may be made to: Christian County Y.M.C.A, 900 McAdam Drive, Taylorville, IL 62568 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 1010 N. Webster, Taylorville, IL 62568.