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Cornelius Dungan Obituary

Cornelius Peter Dungan III (Neil), passed away on August 19, 2023 at the age of 88.

Neil is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn (Hecksel) Dungan of Chicago and his beloved children Cornelieus P. IV (Kimberly) of St. Augustine FL, Kathleen (Lock Nelson) of Grayslake IL, Christopher (Sue) of Arlington Heights IL, Daniel (Erlene) of Gurnee IL, his 11 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Neil was born Sept 1st 1934 in Oak Park, IL to Albert W. and Gladys (Lewis) Dungan. Dear brother of Late Marilyn (Tom) Mints, Late Sue (George) Connor, Albert (Ellen) Dungan, Tom (Susan) Dungan, and Debbie (TQII) White. Neil was a graduate of Georgetown University, a Captain in the USAF (ret), a long-time member of the Chicago Police American Legion Post 207, and an avid duck hunter.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM and followed by the service on Friday Sept 1st at First Saint Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church. 1301 N LaSalle Dr. Chicago, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Saint Paul's or a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 27, 2023.

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Cornelius (Bud) Dungan IV

January 16, 2025

David Kreiman

November 22, 2024

I was reminiscing about people I used to work with, and Neil was one of the first who came to mind. I worked with Neil in the aftermarket auto industry back in the mid-late 80s. Neil was a mentor to many of us upstarts (aka young punks) and his professionalism in everything he did influenced my work ethic quite a bit. While there was almost 30 years between us, he was as welcoming as one could be, and hopefully he felt that reciprocated. Sad to see he has gone on to his next journey. Condolences to is family. He was a fine gentleman.

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Bob Sharfman

August 28, 2023

To Marlyn and the Dungan family.
May Neil's memory be a blessing to you all. He was a great friend and an even greater man. I will miss my friend.

Steve Martin

August 28, 2023

Marilyn and Family: My sincerest sympathy to you for Neil´s passing. I really seeing both of you at CVS or in the neighborhood. You both brought a smile to my face. Neil was obviously a very determined man. He faced so many illnesses and surgeries. I know now, he has is Peace. GOD Bless you, Marilyn. Steve Martin

Linda Forney

August 27, 2023

Dear Al and George Connor, my deepest condolences on the loss of your Uncle Neil. I am thinking of you. Linda Forney

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Lynn Steffen

August 23, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Memorial Events
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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

First Saint Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church

1301 N LaSalle Dr., Chicago, IL

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1

Service

First Saint Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church

1301 N LaSalle Dr., Chicago, IL

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