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DOUGLAS WOODDELL Obituary

Douglas H. Wooddell; loving husband of Catherine, nee Hickey , for 51 years; dear father of Margie (John) Zalusky, Debbie (Rod) Czlonka, Donna, Dan (Sue) O'Toole, Rhonda (Bill) Patton and Ron; fond "Papa Pete" of 19. Visitation Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge. Interment Private.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 12, 2012.

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Ginger Sorensen

April 1, 2013

On 3-31-13 I believe you were among your loving family and guided Cathy into your waiting arms...May you both rest in peace.

Ginger Sorensen

October 24, 2012

Sent a candle to Rich Sorensen to help him see if you were near, now I light one for you to hold so he can see you clearly. Thinking of you both!

Arline Rudolph

August 17, 2012

Sorry to hear about your loss.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Don & Arline Rudolph

shanna Tiess

August 14, 2012

Uncle Pete I will miss you, and I will never forget your smile and the way you winked at me and always made me smile please watch over aunt Cathy and keep her safe and strong. Rest in piece I love you .

Rod Czlonka

August 14, 2012

Ginger

August 14, 2012

As long as this paper candle has a light my brother and his family and friends will carry him forever in our hearts.

Barbara Crubaugh

August 13, 2012

Rip my friend...?

Barbara Crubaugh

August 13, 2012

RIP my old friend, no more pain now. you will never be forgotten..?

Kelly Barnish

August 13, 2012

You were the best Grandpa a girl could ask for, I will miss hearing your voice say Hey sweetheart how ya doing? and that kiss on the head or cheek.

Kelly Barnish

August 13, 2012

I Love you and I miss you already Grandpa. You can never be replaced in my heart.

Pat

August 13, 2012

Rest in Peace Now, Dear Brother.
My heart goes with Cathy and all the family at this time of great loss.

Verna Kerr Cowley

August 12, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
Mitzi Cowley

Pattons

August 12, 2012

We no words other then you will be missed lots and that we loved you.

Mr. Mrs. Etchoe

August 12, 2012

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel and
Although I know there are no no words that can help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Greg Verschoore

August 12, 2012

Doug you were a good friend and you live on in our memories.

Forever in our hearts!

Terri Tacker-Wolfe

August 12, 2012

There are no words that can describe the love and joy that this one man brought to so many. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

brianna patton

August 12, 2012

you were the best grandpa anyone could ever have love you grandpa

jennifer Kotalik Waldrep

August 12, 2012

Uncle Pete, you were an amazing man. your loss will be felt by all who knew you. I know you are in heaven with Jesus and your smile is as bright a ever. Love you always.

Lori and Bob Chesna

August 12, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Catherine and your family. Pete was a good man and had an infectious smile. He will be remembered!

Rod Czlonka

August 12, 2012

Pete;
You were a good father-in-law and a good friend. We had great times together and rarely agreed on anything, and I wouldn't of had it any other way. Your passing has left a huge hole in our lives.

christine Tiess

August 12, 2012

R.I.P..UNCLE PETE,I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED <3

christine Tiess

August 12, 2012

R.I.P PETE, YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED!! HE WAS SUCH A LOVING MAN, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!

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