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Walter Harry Olejnik
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Published: Aug 5, 2024, 12:49 AM

Mr. Walter Harry Olejnik, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2024. He was born October 9, 1942, in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Walter S. and Charlotte Olejnik. He was a member of Rockdale Community Church in Conyers. He loved to talk with anyone who would listen, especially about his faith in Jesus Christ.

Harry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janice Olejnik; his daughters, Tracy Bates and her husband Randy, Michelle Williams and her husband Jake, Christy Cope and her husband Lee, Ashley Wallace and her husband Adam, Laura Standridge and her husband Bo; 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother Ronald Olejnik and his wife Linda, sisters Carolyn Summons and her husband Tom and Beverly Glass and her husband David; 1O nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law T.J. Spratt. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cari Ann Olejnik.

Memorial Service will be at 12:00, August 10, 2024, at Rockdale Community Church, 2455 Old Salem Road, Conyers, GA, officiated by Pastor Butch Rumble.
Obituary: Wesley Berg
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Published: Mar 31, 2025, 4:24 PM

Mr. Wesley Berg, aged 67, of Newborn, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1958, in Atlanta. Mr. Berg grew up in Decatur and graduated from Shamrock High School. He was a dedicated Christian who had a passion for mission work and helping others, frequently traveling to disaster-stricken areas to assist those in need. Mr. Berg was a committed member of Centennial Baptist Church. As a hardworking individual, he owned and operated Berg Heating and Air.

He was predeceased by his parents, Roland and Margine Tribble, and his stepsister, Lynn Daniel. Mr. Berg is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dawn Berg; his siblings, Vincent Berg, Judy Berg, Katherine Berg, Karen Berg, and Krysten Berg; his stepbrother, Bobby Tribble, and Carol Schneider; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other family members, and many close friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2025, at Centennial Baptist Church, 5321 Brownwood Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663, with Reverend Terry Richardson and Reverend Wilburn Hill officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 PM until the time of service on Saturday. J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home/TE Davis Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements. J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home, 2157 East Street SE, Covington, GA 30014, (770)786-2524, www.harwellfuneralhome.com.