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MARTIN KISS Obituary

Martin Kiss, age 81, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Prairie Manor Rehabilitation Center. Martin enjoyed woodworking in his retirement. Preceded in death by his wife, Anna (Mayer) in 2009; and his parents, John and Wilma (Krippeltz) Kiss. Survived by his seven loving children, Martin (Jean), Marianne Kiss, Caty (Jim) Kearney, Mary Helen (Frank Rollins) Kiss, Betty (Jim) Sulhoff, Sue (Ken) Hafer and John (Mary); 12 grandchildren, Frank, Anna, Marty, Lisa, Julie, Kenneth, Melissa, Erin, Carl, Colleen, William and James; and 11 great-grandchildren. Per Martin's wishes, cremation rites were accorded and private family services were held. Arrangements by O'Neil Funeral Home And Heritage Crematory, 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport. 815-838-5010. Sign guestbook: www.oneilfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 11, 2011.

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Helmut Mayer

June 27, 2011

I would like to express my sincere condolences on the recent passing of Martin. Anna and Martin will stay continually in my thoughts.

Andrea Schuster (Mayer)

June 26, 2011

RIP uncle Martin! From Helena Mayer, Günther Mayer und Andrea Schuster (Mayer) with family!

Reinhard Mayer

June 26, 2011

Rest in Peace uncle Martin, from Elisabeth and Hans Mayer and their son Reinhard. Niederaichbach / Germany

Reinhard Mayer

June 26, 2011

RIP uncle Martin
From Elisabeth and Hans Mayer and the son Reinhard. Niederaichbach/Germany

Reinhard Mayer

June 26, 2011

RIP Martin
From Elisabeth and Hans Mayer and their son Reinhard, Niederaichbach, Germany

Hans Jürgen Mayer

June 25, 2011

Rest in Peace uncle Martin.

Barbara Kenning

May 11, 2011

My dear "cousins" so sorry to hear your wonderful dad passed on. But ya know my dad's been holding the table for some time. My mom and your mom have been gossiping... now with your dad joining them the card game can begin. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Barbara Retzler Kenning

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