Donald M. Masnjak

Donald M. Masnjak, age 84, of Stambaugh Township, MI passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born on September 23, 1934, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Mirko and Mary (Shubat) Masnjak and Croatian grandson of Paskaval and Marija Shubat of Caspian, MI. He was employed as a Police Officer with the Chicago Police Department for 34 years, and was a Deputy U.S. Marshal on the FBI Task Force, working in and out of the country. Donald married Elvira “Vera” Weintraub on March 6, 1965, in Chicago, IL, where the couple made their home for many years before moving to Stambaugh Township following their retirement. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary before Vera passed away on June 26, 2013. He was a member the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #32, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, and the Retired Chicago Police Officers. Donald is survived by his sons, Karl (Denise) Masnjak of Fort Myers, FL and Marko (Noreen) Masnjak of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Ashley, Evelyn and Alexander Masnjak; and life-long best friend of over 80 years, Frank Michalek. In addition to his grandparents, parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by two sons, Kristian and Paul Masnjak. A memorial mass will be held at St. Symphorosa Catholic Church, 5986 W 62nd St, Chicago, IL 60638 on Friday, February 15, 2019, at 10:30 AM. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald M. Masnjak, please visit our flower store.