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Walter Furst Obituary

Walter S. Furst formerly of Addison for 25 years Services for Walter S. Furst of Bartlett, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1244 W. Army Trail Road, Carol Stream, where he will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services. Family and friends please meet at the church. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St. (¾ mile west of Bloomingdale Road), Roselle. Born Aug. 11, 1932, in Chicago, he passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004. Mr. Furst worked for 40 years in the insurance industry, retiring from Prudential Insurance in 1993. He was the beloved husband of Frances R. (nee Ottolino); loving father of Debra Ann Moller. John O. (Mary) Furst, Michael W. (Lea Anne) Furst and Diana J. Zimmer; proud grandfather of Nicole (Chad) Turner, Michael Jr. (Kim), Jessica Rose, Nicholas, Matthew and Jessica Furst; and dear brother of John Jr. (Marion) Furst and the late Elsie Schimel. Please omit flowers. For information‚ (630)889-1700.

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Published by Daily Herald on Oct. 26, 2004.

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Tony and Carol Scannell

October 30, 2004

Dear Fran,

We send our deapest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Wally. We were so saddened to learn of your loss, late this week. Wally was a wonderful person and we had some great times with both of you during the Prudential years we were together. We pray for you and Wally.

Love,

Tony and Carol Scannell.

Barbara Turney

October 27, 2004

Fran, we are so sorry about your loss.We have lost contact over the years, our prayers are with you and Jessica.We will be in touch.Who am I going to call to tell me that

EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT!

Love Pat & Barb

DON FURST

October 26, 2004

UNCLE WALLY WAS THE BEST!! EVERYTIME I THINK OF UNCLE WALLY, I REMEMBER THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE. . GETTING TOGETHER DURING THE HOLIDAYS,CHRISTMAS EVE, SUNDAY DINNERS AT GRANDMAS, GRANDPA YELLING AT US TO BE QUITE, AND JACKIE AND MY BROTHER, BEATING UP THE LITTLE COUSINS. GOING TO THE CUBS GAMES AT 5:OO AM IN THE MORNING ON THE 4TH OF JULY, WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS ONE OF THE FAVORITE MEMORIES OF UNCLE WALLY. HE WAS BY FAR ..........MY FAVORITE UNCLE. MISS YOU UNCLE WALLY!!! LOVE, DON AND CAROL

Lou Passarelli

October 26, 2004

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.

Alix Devine

October 26, 2004

Dear Frances & Jessica Z

Our sincere condolence for your

loss. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Love Karina & Alix

Madlyn Isadore

October 26, 2004

Dear John, Mary & Family

Frankie & I send our deepest sympathy in the lost of your Dad.



Sincerely,

Frank & Mad

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