Robert Stephen Pawlak Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Stephen Pawlak of Joliet, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on February 24, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stephen Pawlak and Aurelia Pawlak; his wife Shirley Pawlak; his siblings, Charlotte Tovey, Norbert and Stephen Pawlak; and his niece Julie Laschober (Tovey).
He is survived by: his children, Michel Pawlak (Tom Ritchey), Melanie Czerwinski and Micheal Pawlak (Linda); his grandchildren, Brianna Rosario, Nicolas Czerwinski (Fatima), Jacob Czerwinski (Maggie Murphy), Robert and Jered Pawlak; his great grandchildren, Aidan and Mateo Rosario; and his sister Leona Pawlak. He is also survived by his canine companion, "Loki" as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Archdiocese of Chicago's broadcast ministry (https://give.archchicago.org) which brings the Mass to homebound individuals. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com. where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
