Henry Wroblewski

Henry Wroblewski

“Hank”

Age 79 of Elwood, formerly of West Pullman and South Holland, passed away Saturday January 14, 2017 at his home in Elwood.

Born February 20, 1937 in Chicago, Henry Edward was a son of Henry and Wanda Jaros-Wroblewski. He was raised and educated in West Pullman, and graduated from Chicago Vocational School. Hank married Arlene Jeanette Mackiewicz on June 7, 1958 in Saint Salomea Catholic Church in Chicago, and together they would raise their family in South Holland, before relocating to Elwood in 1999. He was tool maker who worked for multiple companies before retiring with Federal Signal Corporation in University Park. Hank was a member of the Versatones Polka Fan Club and enjoyed collecting stamps and baseball cards. He was an avid sports fan, whose favorite teams were the Chicago White Sox, Blackhawks and Bears, in addition to watching NASCAR to support his favorite driver: Jimmie Johnson. Above all else, Hank was a devout family man whom loved his children and grandchildren, but no one was more important than Arlene who was the love of his life.

Survivors include his wife: Arlene Wroblewski of Elwood; three children: Denise Charles (Ken Jaros) of Hegewisch, Janet (fiancé: Richard Roberts) Wroblewski of Monee, and Gary Wroblewski of Elwood; three grandchildren: Zachary Wroblewski of Crest Hill, and Sarah and Adam Wroblewski, both of Elwood; two siblings: Mary (Al) Pizzato of Manteno, and John Wroblewski of Minnesota; and many cousins.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents.

Per Hank’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday January 18, 2017 at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 604 South Kankakee Street, in Wilmington at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Steve Bondi officiating. Inurnment will be Saturday January 21, 2017 in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 801 Michigan City Road, in Calumet City.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Hank’s memory to Saint Rose Catholic Church.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Hank’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington 815-476-2181.