Howard G. Plontke, 82 of Palatine, Sadly, passed away Sunday, October 4th. Loving father of Howie (Linda), Michael (Angela), Steven (Dolores) Plontke, Karyn (Jim) Smith, and Julie (Glenn) Westburg; loved grandfather of Jonathan (Shelley) Plontke, Hunter, Jake and Luke Plontke, Becca (Danny) Palmer, Matthew Plontke, Gabriel, Eryn, Esther, and Eternity Smith, Brenna (RJ) Oliveros, Charlotte, and Calvin Westburg; and great grandfather of Jonathan & Aubrey Plontke. Dear former husband of Helen and step-grandfather of Chris, and PJ (Ashley) Miller, Frankie, and Cassie Cassano. Howard loved working in his yard, gardening and fishing, and most of all he loved his Cubbies. He didn't miss a game. "Go Cubs!" Memorial contributions to JourneyCare Foundation 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL, 60025 appreciated. Funeral Information and condolences www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168.
