Elizabeth R. Placek nee Granato

April 17, 1929 - September 10, 2010

Elizabeth R. Placek nee Granato, 81, of Tinley Park, formerly Roseland, Beverly, passed away Sept. 6, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John R. Placek, daughter, Cheri P. (Mark) Peters of Westminster, CO; brother, Anthony (Rose) Granato, Calumet City, and granddaughter, Jenna Placek. She was preceded in death by her son: Wayne R. Placek; sisters: Grace, Nancy, Josephine. Mrs. Placek retired as a computer operator form the City of Chicago Board of Education. She enjoyed gourmet candy making, swam three to four days a week, and traveled extensively, visiting most European countries. Visitation will be held, Wed., Sept. 8, from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., Funeral Services Thur., 11:00 a.m. at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd St., Tinley Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to charity of donor’s choice. For info (708)444-2266 or heartlandmemorial.com