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DENNIS THALMAN Obituary

Dennis Thalman, 63, of Scottsdale, AZ. Born in Oak Park, to Margaret and Marshall, attended Ascension, Oak Park High, and DePaul. Our lives were immeasurably enriched by knowing and loving him. He made us laugh. Private service to be held at the Veterans Cemetery, in Phoenix, AZ. Donations to pancreatic cancer research.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 16, 2011.

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Don Stefanik

July 10, 2021

I think of him often!

Don Stefanik

July 10, 2019

A mentor and a friend! God bless.

Don Stefanik

August 16, 2011

April,

Dennis brought joy into the lives of many. He was an incredibly positive influence in my life and career. He made us laugh and taught us to not take ourselves too seriously. We will miss him!

Mike Ahlstrom

July 25, 2011

April,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dennis was loved more than I can say by all the members of the old HIPS team. For all the time we spent together, he was more often than not the highlight of each day. I certainly echo Jim Szuderek's comments.
Dennis was also one of the most creative people in that whole organization, and played such a key role in it's success. In my mind I knew someday I would get to AZ and "have some brewski's" with Dennis. I regret so much that I waited too long, for he truly had a special place in my heart. I wanted him to tell me the "Basketball Jones" story for the 100th time, and make me laugh like nobody else. Bless you and your family, and know that he greatly enriched many, many lives. He will always be remembered.

JAMES SZUDAREK

July 20, 2011

One of the Best and Nicest person that I ever knew. Dennis and I worked on the sears HIPS team for a number of years. He was one of the most respected person in the entire organization. He was also one of the funniest guys that I knew. I will miss him.
GOD bless his family in this difficult time.

Beth & Oliver Crotty

July 18, 2011

April, so sorry to hear about Dennis. I worked with him at the inspection company and he was always such a warm man. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

July 18, 2011

April -
Sure will miss that big hearted fun guy. Lots of good memories and smiles.

Love, Dave, Gretchen and Austin

July 18, 2011

April,
So sorry to hear about Dennis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love, Mary Eileen, Andy, Elly & Sean

July 17, 2011

Dear April,

Thanks for the lovely obituary. Sure had a lot of laughs with Dennis throughout the years. He will be missed. Take good care.
Love, Kathleen and Tom

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