Martin F. Safstrom Sr.

Martin F. Safstrom Sr. obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Martin F. Safstrom Sr.

Martin Safstrom Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Jun. 23, 2024.

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Martin F. Safstrom Sr., age 85, at rest June 21, 2024. Beloved husband of 63 years to Sharon Safstrom, nee Law; Loving father of Nancy (Martin) Donohoe, Martin Jr. (Renee) Safstrom and Dawn (David) Kaleta; Cherished Papa of Amanda and Ian Donohoe, Kiel, Tyler (Meghan) and Alexis Safstrom; Dear father-in-law of the late Kimberly Safstrom; Martin was a U.S. Navy Veteran, Proud union member of Local 150 Operating Engineers and Local 399 Stationary Engineer at Oak Forest Hospital; Retired Alderman and Fire Trustee President for the City of Hometown. Visitation Friday, June 28, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady at St. Germaine Church, 9711 S. Kolin Ave, Oak Lawn; (Note: The visitation and mass will be held in the school gym.) Interment Private; Arrangements have been entrusted to Curley Funeral Home, Chicago Ridge; For Funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
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June 18, 2025

Marianne Mancha posted to the memorial.

June 27, 2024

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June 23, 2024

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Marianne Mancha

June 18, 2025

Marty,
I will forever be grateful for your kindness and support-You´re at peace with Our Lord and knowing you as I did I´m sure you´re looking down on all you love and smiling!

Marianne Mancha

Marianne Mancha

June 27, 2024

Marty, you will always hold a special place in my heart.You helped my family through a most painful time, you supported me and I will always remember your love for Jennifer.Your pain is over and you are with Our Lord.

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