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William Zima Obituary

William C. Zima Sr. Beloved husband of Kathleen F. nee Kennedy. Loving father of William C. Jr. (Melinda) Zima, Mary Kay (John) Furiasse, Bryan (Jane) Zima, Michelle Zima & Steven (Susan Coleman) Zima. Cherished grandfather of Nick, Christene, Will, Amanda, Steven, David, Breanna, Valerie, Lauren, Austin, Sarah, Taylor, Payton, Morgan, Daniel, Michael & James. Treasured great-grandfather of Luciana, Casey Jane (CJ), Maddox, Will, Daisy & Dillon. Dear brother of Margaret Ritchey & the late Paul (Josephine) Zima. Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews & beloved friend of many. Memorial Mass Monday, June 26, at 11:00 am at St. Gerald Church, 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60631, (773) 577-8750 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Gifts, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, (800) 822-6344. Arrangements entrusted to Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home. thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 16 to Jun. 25, 2017.

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June 26, 2017

Kathleen, so sorry I couldn't attend today. I pray that the God of tender mercies, will be with you. 2 Cor. 1:3
Donna M.

Margie Ritchey

June 16, 2017

Brother Bill, I love you, and will always love you. I will see you later. If you can, send me a message now and then and let me know what's happening and how your doing. Hugs and kisses from you guessed it...your ugly sister and also your favorite sister.

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St. Gerald Church

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