Charles S. Blahunka
d. June 7, 2011
Charles S. Blahunka, age 72, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in Rockford, IL.
He is survived by his sons, Ronald Blahunka, of Rockford, Dennis (Marcie) Blahunka of Loves Park, IL, grandchildren Luke, Logan, and Taylor Blahunka, and sister Mary (late Peter) Lazar. Chuck was preceded in death by a son Donald (1981), parents Charles and Frances (nee Cabay) Blahunka, brother Joseph (Ethel) Blahunka, a sister Frances (Frank) Gabrys, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Chuck graduated from Joliet Township High School, then IIT where he studied electrical engineering. He retired in 2003 as Supervisor of the Electromagnetic Testing Laboratory at Yazaki Corporation. His hobbies included golf, enjoying classical music, cigars, viewing nature, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an active member of IEEE EMC Society and a certified EMC Engineer for iNARTE, both professional organizations for electrical engineers.
For those wishing to leave memorial donations in Chuck"s name, they may be sent to: International Essential Tremor Foundation, attn: Research, 11111 West 95th Street, Suite 260, Overland Park, KS 66214
A Celebration of Chuck"s Life will be held on Tuesday, June 14 with a memorial visitation from 2 ""A�?? 7 PM, followed by a memorial service beginning at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.