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1932
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2014
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Clarence Casson Obituary
Clarence A. Casson III age 81 of Des Plaines passed away on April 4, 2014. Beloved husband of the Late Susan (nee Hurless ) for 22 years. Loving father of the late Ryan Appelt. Dear brother of Kathryne Horne, Marilyn (Gilbert) Bose and Ellen (James) Norby. He is also survived by his brother in laws Mike Hurless, Bill Hurless as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Clarence was an active Mason holding affiliations with Old Glory #0141, Des Plaines #0890, Park Ridge #0988, and Men in Brotherhood #1178; he held office as Master of Old Glory #0141, Secretary of Old Glory #0141, Grand Representative of British Isles England, Newsletter Editorial Editor 1999-2003, District Deputy Grand Master and was among numerous committees. Visitation Monday, April 7, 2014 beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at G.L.Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. Interment Private. For info please call (847) 699-9003 or glhillsfuneralhome.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Clarence Casson
Carol Catherine Pajewski
April 15, 2014
To the family and loved ones of Clarence: May the Lord give you comfort in this time of loss. Clarence was a dear friend for the past ten years. He was a great pinochle player, as we played the game in Pogo. He will be sorely missed.
Donna Van
April 11, 2014
Going to miss a good friend, even though we never got to meet. He was always a wonderful person to everyone. Going to miss playing pinochle with him. My heart goes out to the family. God Bless all.
Donna
Michelle Juel
April 10, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. He was a good friend and is deeply missed.
April 10, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.
The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
April 8, 2014
to the family of Clarence Casson,
Bro. Caisson was one of the first members of DesPlaines Lodge 890 to welcome me as a brother.
He will be truly missed by all brothers. as now he sits at the right hand of God
Brother Barry D. Cowen MM.
Christine Schmidt
April 7, 2014
We love you very much and will miss you always!
-Chris, Mark, Brody, and Roslyn Schmidt
Ellen Norby
April 6, 2014
Clarence was the best brother ever! I'll miss you! Love, El
MARILYN BOSE
April 6, 2014
YOUR LIGHT WILL ALWAYS BE SHINING BRIGHT--LOVE YOU
MARILYN BOSE
April 6, 2014
WILL MISS YOU EVERYDAY---LOVE YOU FOREVER
al lewis
April 6, 2014
R.I.P Brother Clarence
Latasha Bose
April 6, 2014
We love you Great uncle! You will be truly missed. From Allena Keire Samuel and Tasha
Godfather Clarence Casson at Family Gatherings - 1973 to 2001
Stefanie Drascic-Richmond
April 6, 2014
Godfather Clarence Casson Ushering Guests - 1972
Stefanie Drascic-Richmond
April 6, 2014
Cindy Pepperso
April 6, 2014
We love you , Uncle Clarence. You will be deeply missed. You were such a wonderful Uncle. I love You.
Cindy Peppers
April 6, 2014
We love you Uncle Clarence.
You will be missed so deeply, you were such a wonderful uncle. You will never be forhotten. I love you.
The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home
April 6, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.
Jerry Owens
April 5, 2014
To the Family
Clarence will be Missed Immensely
By Many Brother Masons & Lodges.
It was Great to Know Him
God Bless,Jerry0wens
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