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Glenn DeVries Obituary

Glenn E. DeVries Sr., 93 of Des Plaines formerly of Palos Heights was born on December 4, 1929 and passed away on June 26, 2023. Glenn was the beloved Husband to the late Rosemary (nee Urbanek); loving Father to Glenn (Rose Ann), Peter (late Jual); fond Grandfather to Glenn (Rebecca), Michael (Erin), David (Emily), Peter (Megan), and John DeVries; dear Great Grandfather to Mila, Thalia, Leo, and Addison DeVries. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707. For more information go to OehlerFuneralHome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 5, 2023.

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