William's obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Skarbek, born on 1st September 1945, the Son of Tadeusz and Anna Skarbek, who left us on 20th June 2023. A remarkable man of integrity, William’s life was marked by his unwavering love and dedication to his family and friends.
Bill attended Morton East High School in Cicero, Illinois, however he graduated St, Josephs High School. Following graduation he served with the US Marine Corp.
He is survived by his loving family, sister Helen Kwiatkowski and husband Richard, sister Janet Szymanski and husband Robert, sister Christina Karakourtis and husband John, sister Mary Opfer and husband Brian and his brother Stanley Skarbek and wife Patty, who cared for him during his last days in Brookfield, Ill. Bill is survived by his 5 children Son Billy Bob, son Michael, son Christopher, daughter Aimee and Daughter Brooke. In Addition, many cousins, Nieces, Nephews and grandkids that mourn his departure while celebrating the life he lived. His spirit and life lessons will forever be alive in those whom he touched. Rest in tranquillity, Bill. You will be deeply missed. His Service of Remembrance will be held on July 6th from 9-12 @ Christian Funeral Home - 3100 W Irving Park Rd, In Chicago. Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln Veterans Cemetery in Elmwood, Illinois at 2:00.