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MARTIN CHEW Obituary

Martin Sem Chew of Hoffman Estates Visitation for Martin Sem Chew, 91, will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago. He was the beloved husband of Patricia; loving father of Alex (Mary Anne) Geertsma, Crystal (Jeffery) Kirk and Janice (Vic) Simkus; cherished grandfather of Matthew (Jennifer), Meleah, Kyle, Kristin, Nicholas and Madelyn; great-grandfather of Erik and Katie; and dear brother of Mark (Alice) Chew. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or the Alzheimer's Association. For information, 847-882-5580.

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Published by Daily Herald from May 21 to May 23, 2010.

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Jeffrey Marine

May 30, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Chew's passing. I will always have such wonderful memories from growing up in that neighborhood. Mr Chew was always so kind to us. Our prayers are with you.

May 25, 2010

Sorry to hear about your passing, my brother. You were Master when I came in and you were a very strong influence in my Masonry.Along with Elgin Lodge #117, I was with you in Elgin Shrine Club. I have since moved out near Rockford and am presently Master of Genoa #288 and a Member of Tebal Air Squadron. We will all miss you. Til we meet again in that house, not made with hands. Clem Schultz WPM Elgin #117 and Genoa #288

Eva-Lynn (Cohen) Neufeldt

May 22, 2010

I always say the best place to grow up was on Western and Berkley. Mr. Chew was one of the people who made it that way. He is resting in good company. Our prayers are with all of you. What a card game now.

steven cohen

May 22, 2010

A great friend and neighbor to my parents --I guess they are getting caught up now. I have had about a dozen major events in my life (57 years) and Mr. Chew I am proud to say was at 8 of them, he left the world a better place for having been here.

F. Richard Hissong

May 21, 2010

I am sorry to hear of Martin's passing. There were many times that we shared comments and ideas at the Board Meetings for Northwest Suburban Shrine Club.
F. Richard Hissong

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