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Colin Spencer Obituary

Spencer Jr., Colin Todd Age 40 years of Oswego, IL, died August 13, 2013 at Rush-Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL. He was born March 29, 1973 in Aurora, IL, the son of Colin and Kathryn (nee Curran) Spencer, Sr. Colin graduated from Oswego High School in 1991. He was an electrician with Local 461, liked playing cards, loved life, and a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents, sister Heather (Tim) Urban of Cedar Park, TX, two nephews Karl and Joseph Urban of Cedar Park, TX, special friend Gwen Gregory of Braidwood, IL, grandfather Lloyd Spencer, Sr. of Yorkville, IL and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; James and Lena Curran, paternal grandmother; Mildred Spencer. Visitation will be Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 4:00 8:00 P.M. at the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL. Cremation was the wish of the family. For additional information 630/554-3888.

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Published by Beacon News on Aug. 16, 2013.

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May 1, 2014

Brother Colin, just read of your loss in the IBEW Journal. My heart broke for your loss. I pray for you to be strong.
Brother Mike MIkus
Albuquerque, NM

November 12, 2013

November 12, 2013

Chasity Spencer

November 12, 2013

Chasity Spencer

November 12, 2013

Chuck & Sally Robinson

August 25, 2013

To the Spencer family, We are so sorry for your loss. We should not have to bury our children. Take care. Chuck and Sally Robinson (graduated with Colin Sr.)

Linda Gorman

August 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you.

August 18, 2013

Our Condolences to the Spencer Family and
Friends. May the PEACE of our LORD be with you all that morn the loss of Toad.

love Harv Grasser & Jean Martin
Cadiz Ky.

Marissa Tuma

August 18, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for your family. Toad rest in paradise my friend forever in our hearts!

August 18, 2013

My Condolences to the Family he will be missed The Goldman Family

August 17, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sharon Wheeler (Dauna Boob's friend)

Shannon Craig

August 16, 2013

So sorry to hear about Toady...it has been years since I had seen him, but I will always remember the smile he used to have on is face. My condolescences to the Spencer family and to all of Toady's friends.

Jody Albert

August 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss you Toad Fly high my friend

Danielle Richardson-Hailey

August 16, 2013

My condolences.

August 16, 2013

Kathy....thinking of you and praying for your family...Janet

James Crest

August 16, 2013

My Condolences to the family.

Kyna Lenhof

August 16, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Toady. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Laura Feltes

August 16, 2013

Mrs. Spencer,
Thoughts with your family during this time. You always talked about your kids with such affection, I know he was very special to you. I am very sorry.

Mike & Kelly Lancaster

August 16, 2013

Forever in our hearts. Our love to you all during this time.

Robert Spencer

August 16, 2013

You are in our thoughts. Please know how much you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt by all.

Thomas Plaza

August 16, 2013

My condolences to the Spencer family

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