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Ian Chafee Obituary

Ian C. Chafee. Beloved husband of Ella nee Cox. Loving father of Ian (Debra) Chafee & Kathleen (Eric) Hummitsch. Cherished grandfather of Grace, Cameron, Katelyn & Faith. Dear brother of Hope Chafee & the late George (Helen) Chafee. Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews. Resting at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn where Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 3 pm until 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1210, Chicago, IL 60601 or National Wheelchair Basketball Association, NWBA, 1130 Elkton Drive, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 would be greatly appreciated. thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 5, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Christian Debelle

March 23, 2016

Dear Ella and family
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of Ian. If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask. I understand
how difficult life is without ones love one.

Marie Choo

March 11, 2016

Dear Ella and family and Hope,
We're so sorry for your loss of beloved Ian; he blessed us so much. We're especially thankful for his helping our mother,Margaret Chafee.

God bless you and keep you, love from Charli Chafee and Marie and Seki Choo and Family

Ron and Joyce White

March 8, 2016

Condolences to you and your family Ian on the loss of your Dad.

Anette Fay

March 7, 2016

My codolences to Ella, her Family and Hope
May God grant You strength at this time of sorrow

May Ian sore on the wings of Eagles
Rest in peace my Friend, You will be missed

See You on the other side

Anette

Jennifer Johnson

March 7, 2016

My condolences to Ian's family and friends. I will always remember his and Ella's laughter. He did so much and always remained the same person. May his soul rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for his loved ones.

Michelle Bonanno

March 7, 2016

My condolences to you and your family during this time of grief and loss. May memories help you through this time and know that he will always be watching over you guys.

Andrea and Jeremy Smith

March 7, 2016

Prayers and condolences to the Chafee family. He will be truly missed. For as long as I know how to change a wheelchair tire, he will always be remembered.
With love,

March 6, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- The Woodworth Family

March 5, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be assured God cares for you and will comfort you at this time. 1 Pet.5:7

March 5, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be assured God cares for you and will comfort you at this time. 1 Pet. 5:7

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Memorial Events
for Ian Chafee

Mar

7

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Mar

8

Service

11:00 a.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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