MARTIN EDWARD “MARTY” LATKO JR.

In accordance with Martin’s wishes, graveside services will be in Chicago Illinois. Arrangements are entrusted to Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Chisholm.

Martin E. Latko, Jr., age 67, of Chisholm, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Grande Village Assisted Living in Grand Rapids, MN. He was born August 24, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Martin and Mattie Latko Sr. Martin moved to Chisholm in 2008, and then moved to Grande Village.

Martin is survived by a son- Joe; brothers – John and Edward Latko all of Chicago, IL; sisters – Joan (Robert) LaGuardia of La Habra, CA Arlene (Greg) Laurich of Chisholm, MN; nephews – Robert (Dee), James (Geri) and Patrick LaGuardia all of CA; Donald (Becky) Laurich of Chisholm, MN; Philip (Lacie) Laurich of Eveleth, MN; great-nephew- Erich LaGuardia; great-nieces- Beverly (Mike) Dotty; Samantha and Brittany LaGuardia all of CA; great-nieces Otelia and Talula Laurich of Eveleth, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Latko and his parents Martin and Mattie Latko all of Chicago, IL.