Edward The Polka King V Francis
d. October 21, 2005
Edward V. Francis ""Slim"" ""The Polka King"" At rest Friday, October 21, 2005 at Deerbrook Care Center. Survived by a daughter, Laurel Ryder; grandson and special friend and dance partner for 22 years, Norma Specht; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Kolich) Francis; three sisters, Marion Policandrotes, Ann Matkovich and Josephine Catalino; two brothers, Michael and Joseph Franciskovich; and three step brothers. Retired 1980 as a printer from Cheadle Printing Co. Veteran World War II, Signal Corp. Member of the Old Timers Baseball Association. At Edwards request, his remains were donated to the Anatomical Gift Association. TEZAK FUNERAL HOME 1211 Plainfield Rd. near Ingalls Ave Joliet, IL, 815-722-0524 www.tezak.info NO SERVICES OR VISITATION WERE HELD.