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John W. Brtala, 81, of Montgomery, formerly of Plano, died Tuesday in The Tillers, a nursing home facility in Oswego. Mr. Brtala owned and operated a shoe-repair store in Plano from 1950 to 1966. He was employed by Federal Huber in Plano for 15 years until his retirement in 1980. He was a volunteer firefighter in Plano for 23 years. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce, and a sister. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary, followed by a 10 a.m. mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 925 Sard Ave., Aurora.
