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Dr Andrea J Wurzer, DVM. Age 70. Lifelong Steger, Olympia Fields and Chicago
Heights resident. Graduate of St Agnes Catholic Grammar School Class of 1969. Rich Central High School Class of 1973. Received her Bachelor's in Biology and Veterinary degrees from University of Illinois-Champaign. Andrea continued her father's practice as owner of the Chicago Heights Animal Hospital. She was most passionate about her work and the welfare of animals. She was a long-time board member of the Chicago Veterinarian Medical Association. Andrea enjoyed traveling, hiking, gardening, skiing and loving the many dogs she brought home. Wife for 37 years of Arthur "Tip" McKechnie. Daughter of the late Hanna nee Daschinger and Andreas Wurzer, DVM. Sister of Ralph Wurzer, DVM. Sister in law of Karla Oost and the late Debbie Monser and Caroline (Larry) Gilpin. Aunt of Angela, Emily, Andrew Wurzer, Katherine (Taylor) Williams, Cory (Elizabeth) Monser, Stacy Whitacre and Blake (Tina) Monser. Great aunt of 8. Cousin of many in Bavaria, Germany. Friend of many. Memorial visitation at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14 th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday November 30, 2025 from 12:00 Noon until time of Memorial Service 4:00 pm. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, memorial's in Andrea's name to South Suburban Humane Society, 21800 S Central Avenue, Matteson, IL or (www.southsuburbanhumane.org/) would be appreciated by the Wurzer and McKechnie family. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
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