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April 05, 1974 October 27, 2011
April 05, 1974 -- October 27, 2011

Eric M. Oleksy , Age: 37

Eric M. Oleksy, 37, of Oswego (formerly of Chicago), died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at home surrounded by family. He was born April 5, 1974 in Chicago son of Bill and Carol (Mohr) Oleksy. Eric was united in marriage on May 15, 2009 to Julie Keeley of Oswego. Eric was a passionate mane about his family, friends, music and golf. He attended St Benedict grade school and Gordon Tech High School. He is survived by his wife, Julie (Keeley) Oleksy of Oswego, son Brandon Oleksy and daughter Hannah Oleksy, both of Plainfield; step-son Brennen Vogt and Step-daughter Payton Vogt both of Oswego; parents Bill and Carol (Mohr) Oleksy of Chicago and Ft. Meyers, Fla.; his grandparents, Charles and Genevieve Mohr of Naples, Fla.; sisters, Jennifer Oleksy (Craig Surzynski) of Naples, Fla., Lisa (David) Sandoval, of Chicago, Laura Oleksy (Oscar Diaz) of Chicago, Linda (Nick) Markese of Chicago; brother-in-law, David Keeley; sister-in-law, Jessica (Matthew) Arch, of North Aurora; sister-in-law, Janelle Keeley (Mike Drwal) of Yorkville; 10 nieces and nephews, and many cousins. There will be a memorial/celebration of life service for Eric Oleksy on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Patrick's Fine Foods and Spirits, 1941 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, between Reimers Drive and S. Constitution Drive. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family or to the American Cancer Society.