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Richard Schwall Obituary

Richard A. Schwall, age 64, of Morton Grove. Beloved husband of Marianne nee Schwartzhoff; loving father of Julianne, Brian and Scott Schwall; dear brother of Loretta (Dave) Brown, Debra (Jim) Hensgen, Edward Schwall and Nancy (Mike) Sleep. Owner of Schwartzhoff Cleaners for 22 years, and avid golfer, fisherman, outdoorsman and NASCAR fan. Visitation Saturday, July 22, 2017, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 4:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rescue Effort), P.O. Box 1964, Evanston, IL 60204. Info: 847 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 16, 2017.

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September 12, 2017

Marianne, yesterday I stop by to say hi to Don at your old cleaners. I was very sadden to hear about Rich. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless & Take Care.

- Percy.

Rhonda Present

August 9, 2017

Dearest Marianne,

Today marked 8 years since we adopted Millie from CARE and in looking to reach out to thank you for bringing her into our lives, I learned of Rich's passing. We are so deeply sorry for your loss and will be keeping you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Rhonda, Larry & Jorie

July 26, 2017

Marianne - our deepest condolences to you and your family. We loved Rich. Every time we saw him at the shop, we would leave learning something new about the business and the "magic" he created on a daily basis. Shortly after 9/11, we had some U.S. flags we wanted cleaned. When we came to pick them up and pay for the work, he said there was no charge. We were stunned. He said it felt unpatriotic and wrong to charge someone to bring a U.S. flag back to it's original glory. I almost cried after he said that. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, now and forever. We love you guys.

Marge and Neville Keller

Terri and Peter Dubin

July 25, 2017

Marianne, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you children and family.

Jane Lynk

July 24, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Marianne and children on your loss of your beloved husband and father. My prayers are with you.

Rebecca Hensgen

July 22, 2017

My thoughts are with you aunt Marianne, and Julie, Brian and Scott.

Joan Gerage

July 17, 2017

Marianne, Julie, Brian and Scott,
The photos are a beautiful tribute to the kind, loving, hardworking and decent man Rich was. May your many happy memories of him comfort you and bring you peace.

Love always,
The Gerage Family

July 17, 2017

Our condolences to the Schwall family...we are saddened and sorry for your loss...
With our love.
Rosemary & Joe Martin

Don Verdon

July 17, 2017

Dear Schwall family Our prayers are with you and our hearts are heavy. Your dad was a great father and friend it seems God has bigger plans for him now. He will truely be missed but never forgotten RIP Rich your friends Don and Mary and family.

Shawn Rink

July 16, 2017

Marianne,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband Richard. I watched the video honoring Richard and I was overwhelmed and joyed by the amount of true happiness and love I witnessed in those family photos. I can't imagine what a loss like this must feel like for you. I can only hope that your warm memories, your friends, and your family give you the support and love that you need right now. As your Trader Joe's family, I can say that we love you and we miss you. If you need something, anything, we will be there for you.

Your Captain,
Shawn

Kurt & Rita Raggi

July 16, 2017

Our condolences to the Schwall family, we are sorry for your loss.

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