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George Verschelde Obituary

George Verschelde, Vet WWII, Ret. C.F.D., beloved husband of Alice, nee Bleskan, of 57 years; dear father of Susan O'Halloran, Debra Verschelde and Mary Mayer; loving grandfather of Christy O'Halloran and James Mayer; special friend of Kevin Fitzgibbons. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave., to Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-779-4411.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2006.

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colleen filan-reidy

January 11, 2006

Sue and family, it's been many years, sorry to read of your dad's passing. I know you will miss him. Hope you are all doing well. Col and Kath Murphy keep me updated from time to time.

January 9, 2006

My deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your loved one.



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Lesley Janusz

January 9, 2006

Our sincerest sympathies to you at this sad time.

Lesley, Carol and Sue

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Mike O'Halloran

January 9, 2006

I was so sorry to hear about Mr. V. My deepest sympathy and a special prayer to the whole family. Love you Christy.

Riki Kauffman

January 9, 2006

As a friend of Deb's for many years I know what a good man Mr. Verschelde was to his friends, coworkers and especially to his family. He will be missed by all, but to have made such an impression on the world and future generations is a credit to him. My deepest sympathy to his friends and family.

Peggy Ellis

January 9, 2006

To Alice, Susy, Debbie, Mary, Christy & James -- We are so sorry to hear about your loss. George was one-of-a-kind and will surely be missed. I have fond memories of the times we all spent together. George (and all of you) always made me feel like one of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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