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DANIEL PEDIGO Obituary

Daniel J. Pedigo, age 52, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of Renee, nee Knepper, and the late Janice Pedigo; loving father of Dawn Akerlund, Diana (Robert) Bartkowiak, Danielle Smiley and Janice (fiance Robert Neusada) Pedigo; proud grandfather of Viktorija; and eight other special grandchildren; beloved son of Marilyn and the late John Pedigo; treasured brother of Donald (Donna) Pedigo and Debra Rakowski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear son-in-law of Patricia and the late Richard Knepper. Memorial Service Saturday, May 21 at 1 p.m. at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. Family will greet friends and neighbors from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Dan Pedigo Bass Master Cancer Fund, U.S. Bank, 55 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake, IL 60020 would be greatly appreciated. 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 19, 2011.

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Tracey Crannell

May 24, 2011

Janice...so sorry for your loss and the rest of your family's. I will not be able to make the benefit but will try and donate to the fund. You have a beautiful angel he lives on in. RIP Dan Pedigo

brandee korpi

May 22, 2011

He truly was and always will be a great man, and angel sent down to us from above. May he rest in peace now and know that he will always be in our hearts forever. We love you Uncle Danny...

May 21, 2011

May 21, 2011
To the family and loved ones of Dan, we are so sorry for the loss of such a nice guy and we will hold Dan in our hearts and prayers. Tim and Karen McManigal

ed schutz

May 20, 2011

sorry to hear of your passing, the only man who could beat me in a race....ed schutz

Donna Pedigo

May 19, 2011

He was the most wonderful Brother-In-Law a girl can have, I will never forget the first time my husband took me to his house, I was a nervous wreck but he made me feel welcomed. What a Good Man and a Great Father, Love you forever Dan and I hope you have peace now...

May 19, 2011

That's ONE GREAT MAN! loving and missing you forever!!! You are such a legend to carry on; and to carry it on is my privilege & Honor!!
love you more than words can say!! The coolest part of this all is I feel such peace at this very moment; it's a peace BEYOND understanding! :)

You will be remembered always as our family hero. A dad of DADS!! Words cannot express my deep heartfelt love for you....

Just knowing you are happy, healthy and strong again is enough for me to carry on!

All my love from you daughter Diana & clan! xo xo xo xo xo

May 19, 2011

To the family of Dan,
May God's love surround you during this time of sorrow.
Kind regards,
Sherri Kavanagh

May 19, 2011

We will always remember Danny with a smile on his face and a fishing pole in his hand.We Love You.
Dominic and Lynn Coglianese

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