Edward Topel Jr.
Edward Topel Jr.
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Edward Topel Jr. Obituary
Edward Topel Jr., 66 of Schiller Park passed away alongside family on January 25th, 2026. He was born on January 15th, 1960, in Chicago IL to parents Edward Topel Sr. and Rita (Eckberg) Topel.
Edward is survived by his wife Cathy, daughter Jackie (Justin) Giel, grandchildren Sadie and Sophia, niece Shannon Hopper, nephew Clifford Hopper, great niece Kayla, and great nephews Jayden and Joshua.
No visitation or funeral is planned at this time.
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9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131
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