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CALVIN STRIPLING Obituary

Calvin S. Stripling Calvin S. Stripling, 85, was the beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Stachura); loving father of Diane (Daniel) Figura, Gayle (Ralph) Johnston, Calaine Griggs, Ardis (Daniel) Brosted and Gordon (Krisztina); devoted grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 11; and dear brother of three. He was a proud Navy veteran of World War II and longtime member of the Pipefitters Union Local # 597. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, P.O. Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090-6011. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca. Interment will be private. For funeral information, 630-250-8588 or www.theoaksfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jul. 24, 2012.

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Gayle Johnston

July 18, 2024

He was my father. Very nice man, funny, very hard worker on job site and all the work and creative things he did at our home. I loved him and still love and miss him.

Nicolette Guignon (Brosted)

July 27, 2012

Grandpa,
Thank you for all you have done for your family, you helped make us who we are today. And I am so proud to have been your Granddaughter. I love you, and you will live in my heart and memories forever!

July 24, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Your husband and dad was a very kind, loving,
and patient person that we will fondly remember. Will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank & Marnee Ardito

Jennifer Small

July 24, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I'll never forget his gorgeous blue eyes!
Love and Thoughts

GAYLE

July 24, 2012

Dad,
As I sit here with tears in my eyes, I am so grateful for all you have done for me and my family. You were a hard working father,never gave a second thought on what you needed to do to make us happy. We will miss your sense of humor and your beautiful blue eyes. I am proud to have been your daughter. I love you. Rest in peace Dad. Gayle

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