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Eugene Rasmussen Obituary

Eugene Rasmussen of Homewood, 76 passed away May 5th in Orland Park. Gene was born in Makoqueta, Iowa on November 19, 1936. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Florence Rasmussen and his sister, Margaret Rasmussen. He is the beloved father of Megan Rasmussen, Erin (Mike) Ollis and Brian Rasmussen. He is the beloved "Poppa" to his grandchildren Jack, Ted and Hazel Ollis. Private funeral services will be held in Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 24, 2013.

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May 25, 2013

Will miss spending time with Eugene when we vist from England.Quite lovely man will be missed by Kath and Ken. R.I.P.

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