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Chester McCullough Obituary

Chester Charlton McCullough, Jr., 95, beloved husband of the late Jean (Coffman) McCullough, loving father of Dr. Celia M. (Gary Kaplan) and Major Daniel C. (Sue); fond grandfather of Ian, Zoe, Ashley, and Alex; veteran of World War II and Korea; retired Senior Vice President and Secretary of Chicago Title Insurance Company; member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma, Sons of the American Revolution, and the University Club of Chicago; Deacon and Elder in the Presbyterian Church. Service to be held at First Presbyterian Church, River Forest, IL, on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 2:00 p.m. www.clickfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 23, 2012.

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September 10, 2012

My sincere condolences to your family on the loss of a truly wonderful man and colleague.
Hans Roderich

August 30, 2012

08/30/2012

My condolences to the family of Chester C.McCullough Jr.(John 11:43,44)

B. Fowler Chicago Il.

August 23, 2012

We knew Chet (and Jean) for many years at First Pres. He was a dear, lovely man. It was a privilege to have him in our lives.

Don & Norma Dutter

Laura Cox

August 22, 2012

Celia, Gary, Ian, Zoe and family, Please accept our sympathy. Mr. McCullough sounds like a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Dr. Laura Cox and staff

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