Eberhard "Eb" Czok

Eberhard “Eb” Czok Age 71, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his residence. Born April 15, 1955, in Bonn, Germany, he was the son of Theophil “Theo” and Agnes (née Stegemann) Czok. At the age of four, Eb moved with his family to Chicago, where he was raised. He graduated from Gordon Technical High School in Chicago with the Class of 1973. On October 13, 2007, Eb married Michelle Schure in Joliet, IL. Together, they shared nearly 19 years of marriage, and a life filled with love, companionship, and many cherished memories. Throughout his working years, Eb was employed as a Sheet Metal Worker, through Sheet Metal Workers Local 73, a Pressmen through Chicago Graphic Communications International Union, Local 458-3M, and later worked as a machine operator. Eb was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 1990. He had a natural curiosity and loved tinkering with electricity. Known as a fountain of useless knowledge, Eb enjoyed sharing the many interesting facts and bits of information he collected over the years and enjoyed every minute of it. He also enjoyed Disney Cruises and visiting Disney World where he enjoyed many different, unique cuisines. He had many memorable food preferences that were distinctly his own. Surviving are his wife, Michelle Czok, his sister-in-law, Margaret Lutes of Coal City, IL; special niece, Morgan Rogers of Braidwood, IL; special friend, Roger Gonis of Braidwood IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Eb was preceded in death by his parents, Theophil “Theo” and Agnes Czok; brother-in-law, Donald Lutes; and sister-in-law, Martha Rogers. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory in Braidwood, IL. Interment will take place Monday, August 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Eb’s name may be directed to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). Donations may be made online at ncaddnational.org/donate. To share memories or offer condolences, please visit Eb’s online guestbook at www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com

Eberhard "Eb" Czok

April 15, 1955 - August 13, 2026

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