Kenneth L. Urbasek
November 4, 1940 — August 25, 2012
Urbasek, Kenneth L. (Pops)
Age 71, passed away on August 25, 2012 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Born in Chicago on November 4, 1940, he was raised in Cicero and lived in Joliet for the past 36 years.
Preceded in death by parents Charles Urbasek and Frances (George) Pantel; brother Charles (Lucille) Urbasek.
Survived by his loving wife of 51 years Kathleen Urbasek nee Nickel; brother Frederick Urbasek; children Kelly, Dennis Peters, Kimberly (Gary) Lake, Kenneth (Anne) Urbasek, Karrie, Joseph Curry, Kristina (Jayson) Hemphill, Kyle (Alyssa) Urbasek; grandchildren Jonathan, Victoria, Alyssa Peters; Timothy, Krystin (Thomas Hartley), Kaitlin Lake; Jayce, Jordan, Jacob Eubanks; Natalee, Mason Urbasek; JoLynn (Scott) Scoval; Joseph (Amber), Lena, Joshua, Dylan, Alexandria, Ryann Curry; Kyla, Kelsie, Ella, Lydia Urbasek; great-grandchildren Jocelyn, Evan Hartley; Anthony Verges; Brendan Scoval; Joseph Curry IV; Anabelle Dunn. Also survived by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
He was retired from Urbasek Insurance, which he established over 25 years ago. He was an avid pool player and played in several leagues.
A Celebration of KennethA�??s life will begin on Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with a service at the funeral home chapel; then moving in procession to Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, IL for interment. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at TezakA�??s Home to Celebrate Life. Obituary and Tribute Wall for Kenneth L. Urbasek at www.tezakfuneralhome.com.