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WILLIAM TEFFT Obituary

William Howard Tefft, age 88, beloved husband of the late Rose nee Jakus, cherished spouse of Lucille, greatly beloved and loving father of Eileen and David, much loved son, brother, uncle and friend. WWII Navy veteran, 2nd VP of the Continental Bank, member of the AIB and Northwestern U. Alumni Choir, President of Residents' Councils at Crystal Towers, Mt. Prospect and Bristol Glen, Newton, NJ. Memorial held Sat. Dec. 14 at 2pm at Harvest Chapel, 800 Rohlwing Rd., Rolling Meadows. Info 847-909-1029.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 8, 2013.

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John Rutledge

December 8, 2013

I fondly remember Bill from our days at Continental Bank. Bill ranked right up there among the nicest guys in the world. I left there in 1982 but always thought kindly of Bill. My condolences to his family and friends.

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