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Isaac Foster Obituary

Isaac Owen Foster Jr., age 79, passed away September 6, 2005 at his home in Park Forest. Beloved husband of Patricia Jane (nee Daum) Foster. Loving father of Doug (Stacie), Bob, Don (Annette), Tim (Steve Ball) Foster, Pattie (Tony) Rubiano, Sharon Foster, Mary (James) Foster-Novak, Kathy (Paul) Weise and Nan (Derrick Boise) Foster and the late Michael O. Foster. Proud cherished grandfather of Mike R. (Karen) Foster, Mike A. (Melissa) and Justin Mounts, Mike A. and Georges Edelen, Caitlin Foster, Angela and Eric Bray, Kristina and Jessica Rubiano, Kenneth, James and Travis Hopper. Great grandfather of Alexandria and Abigail Mounts. Dear brother to Doc (Betty), John (Dee) Foster, Louise (Merrill) Eaton, the late Ruth (Ben) Honecker and Ann Puckett. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Ike graduated from Indiana University, Blooomington, majoring in Chemical Engineering. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, past Commander of the American Legion in Park Forest, a Park Forest Police crossing guard, Olympia Fields Park District Cull House Building Supervisor and member and head usher of St. Irenaeus Church. Ike was a great friend to many and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be Friday, September 9, from 2:00-9:00 pm, at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry Street, Park Forest. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood, IL. Ike was involved in many organizations, contributions may be made to donor's choice. Information (708) 747-3700.

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Published by SouthtownStar from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2005.

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James & Merry Guinn

September 11, 2005

"Ike" was one of the good guys and will be missed by all. Merry and I will find comfort knowing He is in a better place.

Sisters Eileen and Marie

September 10, 2005

Ike was a great neighbor....and he ran a GREAT RACE!

JoAnn Villanueva

September 10, 2005

Kristina & I enjoyed working with Ike at Olympia Fields Park District. He was a true gentleman! Like his family and friends, our hearts are broken. We will truly miss this "gem". God bless you, Ike

Lou Cantu

September 7, 2005

Thank you to all family members for sharing Isaac with the Park Forest Community. Working along side him at the Scenic Races as he filled jug after jug of water for the thousands of runners that passed Miami Street over the years. He was a part of the St. I family as well.

Lou and Tammy (Frutiger) Cantu extend our sympathy.

William and Doris Nuding

September 7, 2005

So sorry to hear about Ike. We enjoyed knowing and visiting with him over the years. He will be missed.

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