Matthew Czemske

Matthew J. Czemske

Age 74 of Wilmington and formerly of Berwyn and Forest View, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Parc of Joliet.

Born August 21, 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois, Matthew James was a son of the late Matthew W. and Anne (Kratochvil) Czemske. He was raised in Chicago before moving to Berwyn, where he graduated from Morton West High School with the Class of 1960. Matt worked as a Butcher, and later went on to serve as a firefighter and assistant chief of Forest View Fire Department. Most recently he held employment as a Machinist until his retirement. Matt was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Bears.  He was a member of South Wilmington Sportsman’s Club for over 50 years, and will be remembered for his love of the outdoors.

Survivors include his three children: Jeffrey (Madonna) Czemske, Christine Czemske and Michael Czemske (fiancé Marcela Collazo); two grandchildren: Bryan Czemske and Kelsey Czemske; one sister Madelynn Williams; nieces and nephews: Scott, Kathy, Steve and Lynn, and several cousins.

Matt was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Eileen Roubal.

The family will receive friends for a visitation on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 7:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services and inurnment will be private.

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

Funeral services and cremation arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)