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Terry Dearborn Obituary
He was united in marriage on August 31, 1967 to Wendy (Teater) and they spent the next 51 years happily together. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad as an engineer for almost 10 years prior to starting Valley Chimney Sweep more than 40 years ago and subsequently became one of the founding members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. When not spending time with his family, Terry was an avid traveler and voracious reader.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy Dearborn; his three children, Derek (Jacqueline) Dearborn of Yorkville, IL, Justin (Angela) Dearborn of Los Angeles, CA, and Travis Dearborn of Yorkville, IL; his five grandchildren, Sophia, Mason, Faith, Madison, and Olivia Dearborn; his mother, Ruth Dearborn of Oakbrook, IL; his siblings, Robert (Deborah) Dearborn of Yorkville, IL and Annette Dearborn of Kailua-Kona, HI.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Dearborn.
A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory, 1617 North Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL, 60560.
Friends may visit from 1:00 PM until the hour of service on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Nelson Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL.
Interment will be private.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, 630-553-7611 or www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com.
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Jill Kostal pettorini
May 29, 2021
Just heard you passed away, so sorry to hear,
Bonnie Vaughan
January 20, 2020
I am so sad to hear of Terry's passing. I never met him but am a good friend of his mother, Ruth. I just found out today (January 2020) so please forgive me for the late condolences.
Sincerely, Bonnie Vaughan
Westchester, Illinois
Kristin Guill
September 4, 2019
I am a customer who admired Terry's professionalism and knowledge. It was shortly before his passing that we met regarding restoring an historic chimney. Saddened to lose such a good man. My sincere condolences to friends and family.
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August 16, 2019
I am so very saddened to hear Terry passed away. He not only worked side by side with us but became a great friend. We will miss him dearly. He was and is a wonderful man. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you through this difficult time.
Our Love and Prayers are with you
Randy and Jean Hight
J and R Construction
Chuck White
August 16, 2019
Dear Wendy,
Was so sad to learn of Terry's passing. We all had so many vivid memories of our years together at Northwestern. Was grateful I again had the chance to see him at our 40th reunion we all put together.
Those days will forever be in our hearts and minds.
May Terry's memory be a blessing and a comfort to you all.
Chuck White NMNA 67
August 15, 2019
Dear Wendy & family,
My heart is broken over your loss of Terry. We had so many memories during the Northwestern years. He was one of my closest friends ever and one of the kindest men I've ever known. May the memories of him warm your hearts and lift your sorrow. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Schroeder
NM&NA '67
Vivian (Smith) Porretto
August 15, 2019
Wendy and family I am so sorry for your loss. I often think about all the fun we had when we lived on Linn Ct when all the kids were little. One of my favorite memories is our picnic each year at the canoe races. We had so much fun. Terry will be missed.
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