Chester Malinowski, 73, of Naperville, survivor of a German work camp during World War II, died Saturday, June 10, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Formerly of Woodridge, Mr. Malinowski had been a resident of Naperville for the last six years. Born in Poland, Mr. Malinowski was taken from his family at the age of 17 and forced to work in a German work camp. After his release when the war ended, he immigrated to New York City, where he lived with his wife, whom he had met in Germany. Later they lived in Canada, before moving to the Chicago area to be closer to relatives. “He had a very hard life before he came to this country,” said his daughter, Irene Marquez. “He often told us stories of how dark and different his world was back then.” Mr. Malinowski was a retired dock man from Murphy Motors in McCook, and was a member of Teamsters Local 710 for 25 years. He had also worked for Jewel in Woodridge. Other survivors include his son, John and four grandchildren. Services will begin with prayers at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St. Naperville, and continue with a chapel service at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6900 S. Cass Ave., Westmont.
