Stanley Walczak, 74, of Matteson, a decorated World War II veteran who spent most of his life as a printer, died Friday of heart failure. Mr. Walczak served in the Army in a drivers brigade from 1943 to 1946. He was qualified to drive most military vehicles, could manage a cannon and was a carbine marksman. He earned four Bronze Stars: two for battle and two in the liberation of the Philippines. He also earned five overseas service bars. His daughter, Judith Eversman, said he rarely talked about his service. He returned to a job as a printer after the war, becoming a five-color process commercial printer. Mr. Walczak was also a part-time musician who visited nursing and retirement homes with his accordion or keyboard. Other survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Karin; 10 stepchildren; and four grandchildren. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Tower Home for Funerals 4007 S. Joliet Ave. in Lyons. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. in St. Hugh Catholic Church, 7939 W. 43rd St., Lyons.
