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GENE NORDLANDER Obituary

PALATINE - Gene Evert Nordlander, 85, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Sharon, nee Ziemba. Loving father of Pam (Bob and the late William Weis) Clough, Mike (Kristy) and Scott. Adored grandfather of Jason, Melissa, Kendra, Nick, Janessa, Brianna, Andrea and the late Nicole. Proud great-grandfather to 6. Cherished brother of Barbara (Ed) Havlicek. Dear son of the late Sven Evert and Gladys. Gene will be missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and worked as an electrician for many years. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29th, from 2 pm-7pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine IL 60067. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 30th, at 11am at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Gene's name can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate. More information, 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jan. 26, 2023.

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Martie Abbott

January 28, 2023

Sharon and family,
I am SO sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I know this must be a tremendous loss for you all, and I will keep you in my heart and prayers for the days ahead.
Fondly,
Martie

Ed Snyder

January 28, 2023

I extend my condoleces to Mike and Scott as well as all the family.

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home Palatine

185 E. Northwest Hwy., IL

Jan

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home Palatine

185 E. Northwest Hwy., IL

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Service

11:00 a.m.

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home Palatine

185 E. Northwest Hwy., IL

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Graveside service

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 W Hoff Rd, IL

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185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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