Norbert Grzenda

PLAINFIELD—Norbert D. Grzenda, 87, of Plainfield, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.  
Born June 2, 1929 in Wilmington, IL to the late John and Edith (nee Baleria) Grzenda.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  Retired from Kerr Glass in Plainfield after almost forty  years of employment.  After retirement he enjoyed working on engines, attending flea markets, and planting his garden.  
Surviving are one brother, John "Jack" (the late Treva) of New Lenox, IL; one sister, Mary Ann (the late Dale) Morse of Elwood, IL; two nieces, Sharon (Brian) Luksic of Channahon, IL and Marlene (Daniel) Murphy of Elwood; great nieces and nephews, Matthew (Allison) Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Amy (Greg) Morris, and Allayna Luksic; and three great-great nieces and nephew, Molly and Ryan Murphy, and Nivaeyah Phillips.  
Cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorial services will be at the Elwood Community Church in Elwood, Friday, June 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour preceding services.  
Inurnment with military honors Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.
 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home or Operation Care Package would be appreciated.  Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Manhattan is entrusted with the arrangements.
Arrangements are under the direction of Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52) Manhattan, IL 60442.