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Joseph Sidebotham Obituary

Joseph W. "Jay" Sidebotham, age 65, of the LaGrange Highlands. Beloved husband of Artye L. (nee Lakin); loving father of Heather, Jennifer (Bradley) Galvin, Layla and Harry (Erin Elizabeth); cherished grandfather of Aydan; dear brother of Diane Sidebotham and Pamela (Robert) Stacey; uncle of many. Jay was an award winning artist and a member of the LaGrange Art League. Visitation Saturday, Feb. 23, from 1pm until time of a 4pm Service at HALLOWELL & JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Classical Symphony Orchestra, Chicago would be appreciated. Service Info: (708) 352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 22, 2013.

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February 22, 2013

Artye, I am so sorry for your loss -- Kathy Delehanty McNally

Hazel Schwartz

February 22, 2013

Dear Artye & family,
My deepest condolences on your loss of a wonderful husband,father and grandfather.
May you continue to cherish in
your hearts all the good memories and find comfort in each other.

Corinne Hubert-Montalbano

February 22, 2013

Dear Artye and Family,
Jay will be remembered as a wonderful husband,great dad and sibling. He will be forever in your hearts.
Love,
Corinne, Mike, Lauren, JP and Rachael.

February 22, 2013

Jay was always bigger than life, and we always loved his wry sense of humor! We will miss him very much. Our love to Artye, Jennifer, Heather, Layla and Harry. Lynn and joe

Kathy Kazemek

February 22, 2013

Artye and family - so sorry for your loss.

Gia Xenakis

February 22, 2013

My Dear Artye and family,

My heart aches for you all. I am so very sorry to hear about Jays passing.
Know I am with you in spirit and you are all in my prayers.
“May His Memory Be Eternal”, an Orthodox Blessing.
Love you, Artye.
Gia Xenakis

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