Obituary
Gerald “Gerry” Walanka, age 81, of Riverwoods, beloved husband for 19 years of Nora Guini, nee Gaon; loving father of Benjamin (Terry Phan) Walanka; cherished stepfather of Nicole (fiancé Will Haskin) Guini and Daniela (Petr Jaksch) Guini; devoted son of the late David and the late Ruth Walanka; dear brother of Sheryl (Julian) Meitin; treasured uncle and friend. Gerald always had a heart that searched for underserved children who needed mentoring. He earned a law degree from DePaul University that helped him lend a hand to those who needed legal assistance. Gerald lived life with passion. He will be sorely missed. Service Friday, 12 Noon CT at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Rd.). The service will be livestreamed on Gerry’s webpage at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to My Block My Hood My City, 47 W. Polk St., Suite 100-260, Chicago, IL 60605, www.formyblock.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.
Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group.
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