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Willis Griffis Obituary

Griffis III, Willis W. 91, of Vernon Hills and formerly a longtime resident of Lake Forest, died peacefully, March 28, 2014, at Condell Hospital in the company of dear friends. Willis was born in and attended school in Lake Forest and his grandfather, Willis, Sr., came to Lake Forest from Canada in 1892. Willis served in the United States Army Air Corps during both World War II and the Korean War. Son of the late Willis, Jr. and Peg Griffis; brother of Barbara Griffis and the late Donna. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 4 at Wenban Funeral Home in Lake Forest. Interment 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5 at Lake Forest Cemetery.

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Published by Highland Park News from Apr. 3 to Apr. 9, 2014.

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