Obituary of Ernest Brueckman

Ernest "Ernie" Brueckman Age 59, of Coal City and formerly of Chicago, passed away suddenly, Wednesday July 28, 2010. Born November 15, 1950 in Chicago to the late Ernest Sr. and Elizabeth (nee Ponchard) Brueckman. A U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Owens); loving father of Kimberly (Edward) Kosek and Tracy Brueckman (fiance Timothy Fallon); proud grandpa, known as "Buddy" to Nicholas, Kyle and Brianna Kosek and Hailey Fallon. Also survived by one brother, Ralph Brueckman; sisters-in-law, Debra (Ken) Kozlowski and the late Darlene Walaski; his best friend, Pat (Annie) Weyer and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 2 p.m. until a prayer service begins at 8 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington) in Joliet. Interment will be private. For information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com