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Daniel "Dan" Milan Poglajen

South Elgin, IL

July 15, 1948 - February 26, 2023

Jul 15, 1948 - Feb 26, 2023

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In memory of

Daniel "Dan" Milan Poglajen

Passed

February 26, 2023
Born

July 15, 1948
Resided

South Elgin, IL

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Daniel Milan Poglajen of South Elgin, Illinois, born July 15, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois the son of late Milan, and Jessie Dolores (Detterbeck) Poglajen. On February 26, 2023 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, Illinois he passed in peace with his loved ones around him.

Dan is survived by his four daughters and 16 grandchildren, Shannon (Scott) Thompson of Tigard, OR, their children Jace and Ella, Corrina Talo of Lake Geneva, WI, her …

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Worked with Dan for a number of years at Walmart back in the 1990’s. He did his job well, in fact o…

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What were Dan's favorite sports teams?

Kansas City Chiefs

What were Dan's favorite tv shows?

The Three Stooges was his favorite.

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Dan loved all music and was a guitarist and keyboardist. He was a lifelong avid Beat…

Dan loved all music and was a guitarist and keyboardist. He was a lifelong avid Beatles fan.

What were Dan's favorite drinks?

Instant coffee

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Born

July 15th, 1948

Passed away

February 26th, 2023

South Elgin, IL

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Fort Sheridan National Cemetery

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Illinois Cremation Centers

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