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Tim McGovern Obituary

Tim P. McGovern formerly of Lombard The funeral service for Tim P. McGovern, 48, of West Chicago for 10 years, will begin with prayers at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, and proceed to St. Pius X Church, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will be private in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Mr. McGovern had attended Northern Illinois University after graduating from Willowbrook High School in 1976. He also attended Jackson Junior High School and Westmore Elementary School. He had been the art director of graphics and multimedia for Successories, Aurora. He was an avid golfer, photographer and web designer. He is survived by his wife, Val (nee Poquette); his daughter, Bonnie R.; two brothers, William M. (Debbie) of Algonquin and Kevin (Cynthia R.) of Ingleside; one sister, Kathleen M. (Chuck) Young of Lombard; eight nieces and nephews, and two great; his parents-in-law, Richard and Ardis Poquette of Suring, Wis.; and his brothers-in-law, Ray (Trina) Poquette of Memphis, Tenn. and Joseph (Laure) Poquette of Downers Grove. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Darlene McGovern of Lombard. Memorials to his three year old daughter, Bonnie R., c/o Val McGovern, Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148 appreciated. For information, 630-629-0094.

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Published by Daily Herald on Oct. 16, 2006.

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Stacy Vitallo

October 17, 2006

Val and Bonnie,
He was such a genuine person and had such an influence on so many people's lives. He taught me so much and I will remember him always as a mentor and a friend. I am deeply saddened by his death and am so, so sorry for your loss.

Therese Mashak

October 16, 2006

Dear Val

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Bonnie and your families. I will always remember the day you met Tim.

Love Therese

Marilyn Boinski

October 16, 2006

Val and Bonnie

My deepest sympathies to both of you.

You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.

Marilyn Boinski

Frank Doyle

October 16, 2006

Dear Val, Bonnie, & Family:
Please accept our very deepest sympathy for Tim's passing. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know him. May you be comforted to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love,
Frank & Jean

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