Lawrence Edward Lavicka
April 6, 1920 - May 28, 2011
Lawrence Lavicka, 91, of Reddick, IL, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Dwight, IL. Mr. Lavicka was born April 6, 1920 in South Wilmington, IL to the late Joseph and Anastasia (Schejbal) Lavicka. He was a WW II Veteran of the United States Army. Lawrence was a former owner and operator of the Sinclair Station in Downers Grove, IL. Surviving are his wife of twenty seven years, Emily (McBeath) Lavicka, of Reddick, whom he married, March 10, 1984 in Dwight, IL; two daughters, Carolyn King of Miami, FL and Linda Westbrook of Richton Park, IL; two step-daughters, Beverly (Rich) Forneris of Reddick and Diane (Rob) Bryant of Essex, IL; a step-son, Keith (Barb) Mathison of Campus, IL; and one sister, Vi Weiher of Elmhurst, IL. Preceding him in death were his former wife, Mollie A. Lavicka; one brother, Joe Lavicka; and one sister, Pauline Domagala. Cremation rites were accorded. Private graveside services with military honors were held. Inurnment was in Bohemian National Cemetery, Braidwood, IL.
Lawrence Lavicka, 91, of Reddick, IL, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Dwight, IL. Mr. Lavicka was born April 6, 1920 in South Wilmington, IL to the late Joseph and Anastasia (Schejbal) Lavicka. He was a... View Obituary & Service Information