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Lukas Madden Obituary

Lukas Michael Madden, age 19, of River Forest died suddenly on April 15, 2016. He was the beloved son of Michael and Annette nee Walsh Madden, dear brother of Charles and Kate Madden, and cherished grandson of Charlene and Joseph Madden and Bonnie and Frank Walsh; fond nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, April 19th from 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Friends are asked to please meet at church on Wednesday, April 20th at St. Luke's Church, 7600 Lake St., River Forest, for Mass at 10 a.m. Private Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorials to Misericordia Home (Misericordia.org) are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191 or drechslerbrownwilliams.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 17, 2016.

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~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 24, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Matt and Sue Casey, Lukas will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 08 MAY, 10:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

April 21, 2016

Mike and Annette,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son Luke. My deepest condolences.

John Connolly

April 20, 2016

Dear Madden Family,
I am so saddened to hear about Luke. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Andrea Friedman (Roosevelt Middle School)

Mike Houlihan

April 20, 2016

Char, Joe, Mike and the entire Madden family. So sorry to hear this heartbreaking news about Luke, God rest his lovely soul. We want you to know we are thinking and praying for you today and always. God bless you all.
Mike, Mary, Bill, and Paddy Houlihan

Chris Kahoun

April 19, 2016

Our deepest condolences and prayers for Lucas and all of the Madden family. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.

Patrick & Chris Kahoun Veech and all the Kahoun family

April 19, 2016

With heavy hearts and deepest sympathy we hope that you may find comfort in beautiful memories of your kind son.
Nancy, Scott, Cal, Ella and Ava Brennan

April 19, 2016

My Condolences to the Madden's on your loss. May you find peace and healing. Elizabeth Shaw (Kozarits)

Hayley Yussman

April 18, 2016

Sending all of my sympathies and condolences. I still remember with fondness how kind Luke was to me in first grade when I was too shy to make friends. I wish the Madden family peace and healing.

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

April 18, 2016

Our greatest sympathies and special prayers for Lukas, Annette, Mike and all the Madden's.

The Marti Family

April 18, 2016

Our hearts are filled with sorrow upon hearing the news about Luke's passing. We will never forget how polite and kind he was when he visited our home. Our most sincere condolences go out to you and your family. The Marti Family

Kristin (Hartzell) Linsenmeyer

April 18, 2016

Oh Annette, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Things should not be this way May peace be in your hearts.

Robert Vinopal

April 18, 2016

With a sad heart I remember the sweet, polite child I taught in middle school. I hope these memories of what a gentle child Luke was will bring the family comfort and peace.
With Love,
Rob Vinopal

April 18, 2016

With deepest sympathy we send our thoughts and prayers to you in this time of loss. We pray that Lukas is with the Lord in Heaven. Dan Leonard and Family

julie Kelly

April 17, 2016

Love to the wonderful Madden Family. We are praying for you and thinking of you all.
Our Love,
Rosie and Joe Tye
And Julie and Paul Kelly

C L

April 17, 2016

Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

April 17, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Madden family. Luke is at peace now.

With love and support,
The Boznos family

C Rivera

April 17, 2016

I'm deepest condolences to the Madden family on your lose of Lukas. My the God of comfort; comfort your families at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

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