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JOHN TRUCHON Obituary
John A. Truchon, age 77, of Riverdale, IL passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Beloved husband of Clara B. Truchon, nee Hankiewicz; devoted father of John (Sheila), Michael (Lisa) and Kenneth Truchon; proud grandfather of Nicole Truchon; step-grandfather of Paul and Kelly Collins; dear brother of Edmund (Felicia) and Daniel (Mary Jo) Truchon; kind uncle of many nephews and nieces. Visitation Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, from 2 to 8 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 7 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162'd Street (Rt. 6/1596 St.) South Holland, IL with Deacon Gerald E. Hahn officiating. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 30 North Michigan Ave. Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602 appreciated. For further information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com. 
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Wallace & Grace Pizer
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