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Alvin Zielke

September 6, 1934 — December 29, 2024

Alvin M. "Al" Zielke, age 90, beloved husband for 56 years to the late Ellen "Bunny" Zielke, nee Shewmake (2016). Loving father of Michael Zielke, Diana (David) Simak, David Zielke and Steven Zielke. Cherished grandfather and number one fan of Jessica (V) Koval, Cameron (Bridget) Simak, Nicholas (fianceé Maddy Leary) Simak, Matt Zielke, Nicole (Dan) Heilbron and Kaylee Zielke. Dear brother of the late Paul Zielke. Fond brother-in-law of Richard Shewmake.

Visitation Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Entombment private at St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago, IL.

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Visitation

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

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Visitation Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

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Visitation Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL.

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Interment

Entombment at St. Casimir Cemetery

4401 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655

Entombment private at St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago, IL.

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