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Larry Brett Obituary

Brett, Larry H. 65, of Cadiz, KY passed away 10:01 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born Tuesday, January 13, 1948, in Joliet, IL, the son of Howard and Pearl Genz Brett. Mr. Larry H. Brett was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. He retired as parts manager from Gregg Motors in Joliet, IL. He was a member of the VFW. Larry is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Senffner. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Diane M. Dickson Brett, Cadiz, KY; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Robin Dziuban, Morris, IL, Daniel and Janice Dziuban, Frankfort, IL; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Gary Boba, New Lenox, IL; sister, Bonnie Rentschler, Minooka, IL; grandchildren, Elizabeth Boba, Jillian Boba, Nicholas Boba, Samantha Dziuban, Kristin Dziuban and Brett Dziuban; great-grandchildren, Hailey Anderson and Holly Anderson; several nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Abraham Lincoln Veteran's Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Goodwin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Published by Herald-News on May 1, 2013.
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god bless you. a friend of larry's from the new lenox aux. police

WILLIAM LANDER

May 3, 2013

May 3, 2013

I worked with Larry & Diane at Gregg Mtrs quite a while ago. Larry had a wonderful laugh. My sympathy to you Diane and family. Connie Petyko

May 3, 2013

Diane,
Very sad for your loss, Larry was always nice to me, and you were always great.
Great knowing you and working with you at Vidmar,

Tim Barker

May 2, 2013

Bonnie, and Larry's Family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of Larry's passing. He was a great guy! We wish to extend our most sincere sympathies and will keep you in our prayers.
Tom and Nita Watson

Tom Watson

May 1, 2013

RIP UNCLE LARRY LOVE YOU SPANKY

May 1, 2013

So sorry to hear this. George and I went to school together as kids. He lived less than a block away from me. He was a great man and a wonderful person. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Dave Cooling

May 1, 2013

Bonnie
So sorry to hear about Larry. our thoughts ant prayers are with you and your family. May God watch over you.
George & Jim Rakar
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

May 1, 2013

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