TAMA-Gary "Sonny Boy" Alois Formanek, age 27, of Tama, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at his parents home in rural Toledo. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 3, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at National Cemetery in rural Vining. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 2, 2009 from 5-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama.
Gary was born on April 9, 1982, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Gary Formanek and Linda Shelltrack.
He graduated from South Tama County High School. Gary enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his son, Sonny George in 2004; and one brother, Anthony Waseskuk.
Survivors include his companion, Tiara McConnell of Tama; his children, Liberty Sunshine and Evelynn May Formanek both at home; his parents, Gary Formanek and Linda Shelltrack of Toledo; three sisters, Mikki (Dane) Potter of Marshalltown, Bonita Waseskuk (Allen Papakee) of Toledo; Antoinette Marie Waseskuk (special friend Donica Wanatee) of Marshalltown; and several aunts and uncles.
A memorial fund has been established.