Zilka, Thomas E. age 66 passed away Friday, May 8, 2009. Survived by his beloved wife Louise Zilka. Also survived by his mother Ramona Zilka; daughter Ramona Dorris (Michael); son Edward Zilka (Amy) and Grandchildren Stephanie, Benjamin, and Rebecca. Preceded in death by his father Thomas John Zilka, daughter Lori Zilka and Grandchildren Thomas Andrew Dorris(Tad) and Austin Michael Dorris. Visitation will be 12pm-9pm Monday with American Legion Service at 6pm, 12pm-9pm Tuesday with Eastern Star Service at 7pm, Shriner Walk Through at 7:30pm, Masonic Service at 8pm. Visitation 10am-11am on Wednesday with Services by Reverand Edward J. Zilka starting at 11am at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort St., Lincoln Park, MI 48146.(313) 928-6500. Interment at Ferndale Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at www.jlpetersfuneralhome.com