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WALTER WALLACE Obituary

Walter Wallace, age 91, of Chicago, passed away on May 27, 2011. Walter is survived by his children April (Jeff Burger), Richard (Nicki); wife Georgia (nee Baker); grandchildren Sandy, Aaron, Jaimie, Chelsi, Adam and Jacki; great-grandson Noah; brother Don (Poonie) Cursoe; sister-in-law Wanda Ciuzak and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his daughter Deborah; parents Karol and Mary Ciuzka; siblings Rose (Hank) Wojda, Sally LaCerra and Mike (Wanda) Ciuzak. Walter was a WWII veteran and recipient of two Bronze Stars. He was also a member of CCC's. Visitation Thursday, June 2, 2011 beginning at 5 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 8 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, IL. 60016. Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice. For info please call (847) 699-9003.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 1, 2011.

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Colleen Sweeney

June 2, 2011

I'm so very sorry for your loss and wish I could be there today to share a hug. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless our Military.

Love,
Colleen

June 2, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

June 1, 2011

We hope the many fond memories you have of Walter ease the sorrow of his passing.

The Abbeduto Family

The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home

June 1, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

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