Drew A. Mareskas-Palcek, 20, of Libertyville, IL passed away suddenly Sunday, November 12, 2006 from injuries received in an automobile accident near Davenport, IA. He was born April 4, 1986 in Lake Forest, IL and was a 2004 graduate of Libertyville High School where he was a member of the wrestling and cross country teams. He attended Lincoln College in Lincoln, IL and the College of Lake County in Grayslake. Drew was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waukegan, had enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. and was to report for duty in San Diego on Monday, November 13th.

Surviving are his parents, David Palcek and Denise Mareskas-Palcek; his brother, Darren Mareskas-Palcek; and sister, DeAnna Mareskas-Palcek, all of Libertyville; his grandparents, Elizabeth Mareskas of Gurnee, Lois Palcek of Richton Park, IL and William Palcek of Chicago Heights; his uncle, James (Marilyn) Palcek of Lake Dallas, TX; and aunt, Christine (Jack) Belles of Franksville, WI.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Chris Mareskas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sedol Foundation. Info: 847-362-3009.