John E. Litviak

July 20, 1945 - December 4, 2011

John Edward Litviak Sr., age 66, of rural Lone Rock & Spring Green, formerly of Chicago died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Upland Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dodgeville, Wisconsin after a long & courageous battle with illnesses. John was born July 20, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois the son of John E. & Josephine (Janik) Litviak II. John married Maria Cristina Navarro on September 20, 1997 in Spring Green, Wisconsin. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, & skiing. Survivors include his wife Cristina Litviak of Spring Green; a son, John Edward (Mary) Litviak IV of Spring Green; a daughter, Carmella (Thomas) Ludwig I of Chicago; a granddaughter, Elizabeth (Zachary) Gieck of Lone Rock; 2 grandsons, John Edward Litviak V of Spring Green, Thomas Ludwig II of Chicago; a great grandson, Kaleb Gieck of Lone Rock; other relatives & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 3:00 PM at the Spring Green Community Church with visitation starting at 2:00 PM and Pastor Kendall Hartger officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the family. Also, A Funeral Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM at the St. Matthews Catholic Church 1555 Glen Ellgin Rd., Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139. The Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center, Wisconsin is assisting the family with arrangements. On line condolences, pictures, & life stories can be done at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com