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Sep
5
Service
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Visitation at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan
1521 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085
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6
Service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass at Most Blessed Trinity Parish; Holy Family Catholic Church
450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Su velorio se llevará a cabo el día viernes 5 de septiembre del 2025, de 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm en la funeraria The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su Santa misa será el sábado 6 de septiembre del 2025 a las 11:00 am en la Iglesia Sagrada Familia, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Nuestro más sentido pésame para toda su familia. Para más información, favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
5
Service
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Visitation at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan
1521 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085
Send FlowersSep
6
Service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass at Most Blessed Trinity Parish; Holy Family Catholic Church
450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Send FlowersServices provided by
The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan