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Allen Kampman Obituary
Allen E. Kampman, age 89, of Naperville, formerly of Elmhurst, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Edward Hospital. Born March 30, 1920 in Chicago to the loving parents, the late John and Effel Kampman; dearest husband of the late Lydia A.; beloved father of Ellen Shelhamer of Wheaton,
Kathleen Busleta of Bartlett, Susanne (John) Van Dyke of Hinsdale and Dave Kampman of Naperville; cherished grandfather of Kristen (Cullen) O'Mara, Matthew Shelhamer, Daniel Shelhamer, Eric
(Annette) Busleta, Ryan (fiancee, May
Sotto) Busleta, Jason (Tiffany) Van Dyke and Heidi Van Dyke; great-grandfather of Angelina, Kaylee and Kaitlyn. Allen was a WWII Army Veteran. He worked more than 30 years for the Electromotive Division of GM. Allen was an avid woodworker. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, DuPage Area Office, 1801 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. Memorial visitation Sunday, April 26, 2 to 4 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. Memorial Service to follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment is private. For more information 630-355-0213 or www.friedrichjones.com
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JAN EHRHART
May 4, 2009
KAMPMAN FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. IN THE TIME I KNEW HIM, HE WAS A SWEET MAN. NOW LEE AND ALLEN ARE TOGHETHER AGAIN
Ed Oros and Dennis Roebuck
April 26, 2009
Sue and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your father and sorry we were unable to attend the memorial service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Rupp
April 25, 2009
Allen was a very good friend of ours. My wife Barbara and I share your grief at his loss.
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