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Matthew Wiersema Obituary

Matthew James Wiersema, 85, of Schaumburg. Beloved husband of Lois, nee Kupsky; loving father of Richard (Susan) Wiersema and Lois Jean (William) Blinn; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth Anne and Brian Douglass Wiersema and Kristen Kelly and Matthew William Blinn; fond brother of Lillian (Malcolm) Fisher and Glenrose (Everett) Fischer; uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star during WW II. Visitation Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 208 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194, 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated for the Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076 or St. Peter Lutheran Church. Funeral info call Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg. 847-882-5580.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2004.

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