John Peter Mazurek,'s Obituary
John Peter Mazurek, Sr., 67, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
John was born September 14, 1949, in Dearborn, MI, to Stephen Edward and Irene Helen (Ziomek) Mazurek. He proudly served in the United States Army. He worked for Fed Ex and DHL for many years before his retirement.
He is survived by his two sons, John Peter (Lynette) Mazurek of Bloomington, IL and Todd Andrew (Maryann) Mazurek of Charleston, SC; two grandchildren, Colby Austin and Noah Ryan Mazurek; one step-granddaughter, Brittney Diane (Quinten) Bradley; one step-great-grandson, Easton Bradley; one brother, Stephen Michael (Kayelynn) Mazurek of Commerce Township, MI.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of John Mazurek will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Graceland Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
The family of John Mazurek is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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