John S. Brofka, 71, of Swansea, Illinois, born Saturday, January 17, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at his residence in Swansea, Illinois.
John was a Computer Security Specialist for the U.S. Department of Defense. He was a veteran of the Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He and his wife, Jane, were married on September 10, 1970. He had a lifelong interest in space exploration, reading, and current events.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: Edward and Theresa, nee Kopaich, Brofka
- Brothers
- Vincent Brofka
- Edward Brofka
- Sisters
- Mildred Thompson
- Bernice Svitl
- Evelyn Smerowski
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Jane, nee Chen, Brofka of Swansea, IL
- Daughter: Marsha J. (Husband Jan) Brofka-Berends of Exton, PA
- Son: Mark J. Brofka of New York City, NY
- Granddaughter: Sylvia J. Brofka-Berends of Exton, PA
- Sister: Christine Wach of Baltimore, MD
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Services: Private family interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.
11 Comments To "John S. Brofka"
#1 Comment By Althea Thomas On March 25, 2019 @ 12:55 pm
Jane, I am so sorry. John was a lot of fun when we were together. John and you made each outing an
adventure which I truly enjoyed.
#2 Comment By Judy Doyle On March 25, 2019 @ 3:22 pm
Jane, my heart goes out to you. Love and prayers for you and your family.
#3 Comment By Gene Zuratynsky On March 27, 2019 @ 4:19 pm
Jane, Marsha and Mark,
My condolences for your loss. He was a great man to work with all those years ago. He helped me get started in Federal service for which I will be always grateful.
#4 Comment By Reeve & Val On March 26, 2019 @ 10:54 pm
In this sorrowful time, We would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. May God comfort your family. Ps 34:18,19
#5 Comment By Gene Wiggins NARFE Chap. 1019 On March 27, 2019 @ 10:28 am
Sorry For Your Loss. Please accept this electronic message in lieu of a Sympathy Card. Local National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) volunteers provide help in reporting the death of any federal civilian retiree or a retiree’s spouse to proper authorities. They will explain the process as needed and if requested, can report the death to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM 888-767-6738) for you. They can also assist in filling out claim forms for survivor benefits and life insurance You may call either of our Service Officers, Jim Haley at 618 795-5174 or Dean Hemmer at 618 233-3819. If unable to reach either, you may call Gene Wiggins at 618 566-7980.
#6 Comment By John Svitil On March 27, 2019 @ 11:52 am
Jane, Marsha and Mark, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of John. He was truly a special person in my life. To this day, I still talk about him and I sitting around grandma’s kitchen table eating pressed ham sandwiches with chow chow and reading comic books. He will surely be missed. You all are in my prayers, John Svitil
#7 Comment By Nathan Klitzing On March 27, 2019 @ 3:34 pm
Jane & Family,
Please accept our condolences on John’s passing. He was a great man. We always enjoyed the conversations with him. He will be missed. You are all in our prayers.
#8 Comment By Carmen Perkins On March 27, 2019 @ 3:48 pm
Jane and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with John. My thoughts are with you. Big hugs to all of you
#9 Comment By Gene Zuratynsky On March 27, 2019 @ 4:25 pm
Jane, Marsha, and Mark,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. John was a great man to work with all those years ago at Scott. He helped me get started in Federal Civil Service for which I will always be grateful.
#10 Comment By Christine Wach On March 28, 2019 @ 4:52 am
Dear Jane, Marsha and Mark,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. John was a good man and a wonderful brother. He will be missed, but never forgotten because of cherished memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love to all.
#11 Comment By Lou and Lura Meyer On March 28, 2019 @ 2:28 pm
So sorry for your loss Jane. You are in our thoughts and prayers.