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ERIC CORDS Obituary

Eric A. Cords, age 43. Beloved son of Betty and the late Albert Cords. Dear brother of Craig (Sandy) Orzolek, Scott (Gwen Gallagher) Orzolek and Tamra (Robert) Goodale and brother in law of Suzy Dillon. Fond uncle of Matthew, Lindsay, Jennifer, Caitlyn, Jacob, Allison, Lindsey and Ashley. Dear cousin of John Christian and Brad Campbell and many friends. A graduate of Fremd High School and Harper College, Eric was an avid sports enthusiast and devoted Cubs and Bears fan. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lutheran Church Charities/K9 Comfort Dogs, 333 W. Lake Street, Addison, Illinois 60101 or Children's Oncology Services, Inc., One Step Camp, 213 W. Institute Place, Suite 511, Chicago, IL 60610 would be appreciated. Memorial visitation Friday, January 23rd from 3-8 PM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Family and friends will meet Saturday, January 24th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine for a Memorial Service at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private. For info, 847-359-8020 or visit Eric's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2015.

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January 21, 2015

I am so sorry for your family's loss. We are all thinking of you.
Leza Gallo

Denise DiMaria

January 21, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Wendy Hanus

January 20, 2015

Mrs. Cords and family,

I am so saddened by this loss! Eric was a wonderful friend to me growing up! I remember many happy times with him at school, and playing in the neighborhood. He was so good at keeping in touch the years after I moved to Florida...letters that I still have and Christmas cards as we got older. Believe it or not, I still have a bookmark he gave me when I moved in my Bible, and the necklace he gave me that my daughters (6 and 8) still wear. He was a true friend with a big heart! I know he is in perfect peace with our Lord, and pray that God provides you all with comfort in your hearts until you meet again! I will never forget how moving Eric's father's funeral was. The 21 gun salute and flag folding…they are together again, made whole and perfect! I know he will be missed! I truly wish I could be up there to attend his service, and pay my respects. May God bless you all!

Love and sincere condolences,

Wendy (Malchow) Hanus

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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10:30 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL

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