Anthony W Blazek

Anthony W. "Tony" Blazek
53, of Indianapolis passed on to glory May 31, 2013 surrounded by family at his home following a courageous 14 month battle with lung cancer. He was the son of A. Vonita Seipel and Joseph Blazek, Jr. He was a graduate of Southport High School and spent his life as a tile setter beautifying buildings with his art. Tony loved his wife, children, family and enjoyed fishing, the casino, golf, the Oregon Ducks, No. 48 and of course his work.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kyla; mother, Vonita Seipel; mother-in-law, Verlee Nelson and father-in-law, Otto Brunner both of Tell City, Indiana; brother-in-law, Blake Rust of Elberfield, Indiana; stepmother, Janet K. Blazek of Indianapolis and stepfather, the late Jack Seipel of Plainfield, Indiana; sons, Issac (Megan) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Travis (Ashley) of Indianapolis; daughters, Amanda Blazek and Morgan Blazek, both of Tampa, Florida; stepchildren, Abigail (Chris) Vinnedge of Stendal, Indiana, Beau (Anh) Benjamin of Indianapolis, and Jonathon (Cassie) Benjamin of Ridgefield, Connecticut; and grandchildren, Madison, Isabella, Aden, Lola, Tessa and Tuff.

Tony is also survived by his sister, Vickie (Jeff) Miller; brothers, Sid (Jeanne) Blazek, Bob (Sue) Blazek, Joe (Angela) Blazek of Connersville, Indiana, and Jerry (Sandy) Blazek; stepbrother, Alan Duncan of Indianapolis; stepsisters, Amy Duncan of Alexandria, Virginia, and Lois Admire of Wesley Chapel, Florida; and nieces and nephews, Mindy, Stacy, Elizabeth, Brian, Emily, Tiffany, Ashley, Leslie, Erin, Sam, Diane, Tommy and Kasey.

Tony was preceded in death by his father Joseph Blazek, Jr.; stepfather, Jack Seipel; and grandson, Isaiah.

A memorial service will be held by the family on Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 1 - 4 PM at the Elks Lodge #1818, 40 North Walnut, Franklin, Indiana 46131.

The family would like to thank Dr. Nassir Hanna and Nurse Julie of the IU Cancer Center, Nurse Heather, and all off the others at IU Hospice who helped Tony and the family through the difficult process.

Memorial contributions can be made to the IU Cancer Center, IU Hospice or the Indianapolis Humane Society.

Tony will be missed by his family and friends for his sense of humor and dedication to his family and friends and his work. He leaves us with this poem:

"I'm free! Don't grieve for me,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
to laugh, love, work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joy,
friendships, a laugh, a kiss
ah yes, these I too will miss.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
don't lengthen it now with undo grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now. He set me free."

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arncremation.com.