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DREW WAITLEY Obituary

Drew E. Waitley, age 81, beloved husband of Mary Ann Waitley, nee Ellinger; loving father of David (Gail Gizzo, M.D.) Waitley, M.D. and Jane (Thomas) Hendrickson; dearly loved grandfather of Anna, Lisa, Sarah, David Drew and Grace; dear brother of Alan (Allison) and Douglas (Mary) Waitley; dear uncle of four. We'll miss him terribly. Memorial service Friday, June 3, 3 p.m., at Winnetka Presbyterian Church, 1255 Willow Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Lake County, 1020 Milwaukee Ave., Deerfield, IL 60015. Funeral info., (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 1, 2011.

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June 3, 2011

Dear David,Gail and Family
So sorry to hear of your Fathers death. Think of his love and the good times and he will always be with you.
Alex Miller M.D.

Teresa Cypher

June 2, 2011

Jane, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. Such a hard thing to do, to say goodbye... I wish for all of you, comfort and peace, and the healing of many memories. A big hug to you and yours :-) Teresa Cypher (Willowlive)

Annie Kraft

June 1, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

JIm and Pat Schumann

June 1, 2011

Dear Mary Ann and family,
We were saddened by the news of Drew's death and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have often thought of the wonderful years we spent on Woodland Ave. in Winnetka with you and your family.

Gardner Lahet

June 1, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anne Basten

June 1, 2011

David & Jane,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. May his memory live on in your heart and in your mind and may you be at peace.

Anne Kruempelstaedter Basten

June 1, 2011

Alan: How saddened I was to read of Drew's passing...my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Andy Waytz Kite Berk...from the past.

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