Edward L Cermak, age 74, longtime resident of Lansing, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020. He is survived by his loving sister Patricia (John) Vanderhoek and niece Kelly (Todd) Powell and many loving great nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Susan Cermak, brother-in-law John O. Vanderhoek, and nephew John E. Vanderhoek. Edward proudly served in the United States Army and spent the remainder of his career working in construction. Due to the current covid-19 pandemic, there will be no funeral services at this time. Edward will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date.

God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put His arms around you And whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you As you slowly slipped away And though we loved you dearly We couldn't make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating Your tired hands put to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home has been entrusted with Edward's care.