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Lester Abel Obituary

Lester W. Abel, Jr., age 79, of Thornton, IL passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Ann Abel, nee Hernandez. Dear father of Mary Jo Abel, Carol L. Abel, Richard A. (Debra) Abel, Barbara Ann (Dale) Pauly, Edward W. (Janice) Abel, Julie (Matthew Piotrowski) Abel. Devoted grandfather of eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Shirley (Brad) Malm and Thomas Abel. A committal service will be held, Friday, March 27, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel, 801 Michigan City Rd. Calumet City, IL. Memorials may be given to Ingalls Memorial Hospice, 1 Ingalls Dr. Harvey, IL or the American Diabetes Foundation (diabetes.org/donate). Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home - South Holland, IL. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.

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Published by SouthtownStar from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2015.

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Lynn

April 1, 2015

God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread.
I offer my condolences during this difficult time.

Andrea Scott

March 26, 2015

It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smile.

Jeff & Chris Polacek

March 26, 2015

We pray you have comfort and peace and that you always have memories to warm your hearts with a smile.

March 25, 2015

Under God's Kingdom on earth, aging and death will no longer happen, as imperfection and bad conditions will be things of the past. Isaiah 65:17-25. -

March 25, 2015

I want to send my love and comfort to the family. The God of comfort and hope. Luke 20.38 A.K.

Park Forest

March 25, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of all comfort be near your family.

March 25, 2015

My condolences go out to your family.
My the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this difficult time. 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17
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C. W.

March 25, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

March 25, 2015

My deepest condolences. May the God of peace give the family comfort during this trying time.

March 25, 2015

Very sorry for the family's loss of your loved one,May memories provide comfort and may our caring GOD give you peace, help the family get through this pain. Romans 15:13 MC ILL.

Ken & Dawn Piotrowski

March 24, 2015

We are sharing in your sorrow and offering our deepest sympathy and prayers.

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