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CLIFFORD ABLE Obituary

Clifford G. Able Sr. formerly of Addison Clifford G. Able Sr., of Elgin, born Oct. 13, 1930, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. Mr. Able was a Korean War Navy veteran. Clifford was the beloved husband of 56 years to Joan (nee Swibas); loving father of Clifford Jr., Patrick (JoAnn), Kathleen (Mike) Penckofer, Christopher, Susan (William) Barry, Ted (Micki) and Tina (Jim) Mix; cherished grandfather of Jesse (Rachael), Hannah, Jason, Michael, Zackary, Harmony, Hilary, Lindsey, Patrick, Jimmy, Jack and Abby; proud great-grandfather of Anthony; dear brother of Harry (Jan); and uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will take place Sunday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with military and memorial services at 12 noon, at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road), Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory.

Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 26, 2011.
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Still miss you and think of you daily Dad.
Love you!

Ted Able

March 21, 2024

I miss your smile and waves Dad.
I miss our talks.
I will do my best to make you proud.

Ted Able

April 1, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Able family. Blessings to all of you.

Ashley Ottenstein

March 29, 2011

Dear Cliff & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I trust you will find comfort among your many family members as you share stories. Be well.
Love, Cynthia Free

March 27, 2011

Dear Able Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and I hope fond and warm memories of him, will help you through this time of sorrow.

Tracy Jacoby

March 27, 2011

Dear Cliff and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Angel Jacoby

March 27, 2011

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Able Family. Please keep all fond and warm memories of him close to your heart, in this time of sorrow. I'm very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Tracy Jacoby

Tracy Jacoby

March 27, 2011

Dear Able Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. May the prayers, thoughts, and memories from family and friends provide some solice to you and help ease your sadness in the coming days.

In prayerful rememberance, Ralph, Mary, Ralph, Marcus, Daniel, and Julia Petrella

March 27, 2011

Dear Aunt Joan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Valerie Able Duffy

March 26, 2011

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