Obituary: St. Charles Resident Michael Matthew Znalezniak

Press release from Yurs Funeral Home:

April 20 2020

July 3, 1986 - April 25, 2020

Michael Matthew Znalezniak, 33, died suddenly on Saturday, April 25, 2020. He was born on July 3, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois to his loving parents, Michael and Susan Znalezniak.

Michael was a resident of St. Charles, Illinois and graduated from St. Charles East High School in May, 2006. He loved the Fox River and would often walk and fish. He loved treasure hunting at thrift stores with his mom, gardening, video games and decorating for Halloween. He had an amazing sense of humor and quick wit. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, and was looking forward to the summer of fishing and bonfires. He loved animals and would bring home anything in need of rescue.

He is survived by his parents, Michael and Susan Znalezniak, his daughter Zoey Geske, and six other siblings, Kelly (Dennis) Baker, Brian Merker, Jason Merker, Brittany (Duane) Znalezniak, Kaycee Znalezniak and Diana Nabhani. Loving uncle to Dylan, Finn and Carter Baker; Tyler, Sean and Grace Merker; Brooke Merker and Broghan Bean. He is preceded in death by his sweet niece, Jaycee Merker.

Visitation will be private to immediate family/friends only.

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