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Dirk Alexander Obituary

DIRK ALEXANDER FORMERLY OF CEDAR LAKE, IN Dirk Alexander, age 62, of Cherry Valley passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008 surrounded by his family after a three year battle with cancer. Dirk was born in Cedar Lake, IN on November 20, 1945 to Norris and Sonja (Jarl) Alexander. He owned and operated ReRuns Restaurant with his wife, Bunny, for almost 23 years. Dirk had many fond memories with friends, customers and employees. Dirk leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Bunny; son, Dirk; daughters: Catherine, Suzanne (Ed) Thompson, Sherri Kirby and Cynthia (Gary) Cook; four grandchildren: Michael and Megan Cook, and Emily and Paige Thompson. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Sue Wood; two sisters: Lynette (Mike) Friend and Sonja (Bill) Bellar; brother-in-law, Len Wood; and sister-in-law, Dottie (Bud) Dankert; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; nephew William; and brother-in-law, Tom Wood. The family would like to thank Dr. William Edwards and the staff of Northern Illinois Hospice for all of their care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory (Mulford Chapel), 1860 S. Mulford Road. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home with cremation to follow. Family and friends may send an online condolence at: www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2008.

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Jan Brauer

July 14, 2008

I had the pleasure of working for Dirk and Bunny at ReRuns, for 19 years. They were my bosses,my friends. I felt like their family,was my family. I have so many wonderful memories of laughter,and tears.Their treatment of customers were second to none.I loved that place probably as much as they did. Dirk expected alot from his employees,as to service,and hospitality thats what made ReRuns so popular,and why people loved it.So my deepest sympathies go out to Bunny, Dirk Jr. cathie, cynthia,sue,sherri and family

Teresa Ullrich

July 13, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jane (Rapean) Nelson

July 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Fuzz & Sara Simmons

July 12, 2008

My heart is filled with sorrow to hear of your loss.
I loved Dirk dearly, he was a tremendous Man.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Bunny and the family.
We love you and appreciate you!!
Sincerely

St. Pat's Day 1993

Tammy & Mike Coleman

July 12, 2008

Dirk was a wonderful person. He loved his family deeply, would do anything for a friend or loved one, and he was a person who loved life to the fullest! He will truly be missed. Thank God for all the wonderful memories, stories and pictures we have to cherrish from many of our unforgettable gatherings throughout the years!! We will treasure them all forever & ever.
We thank Dirk & Bunny for their love, support and friendship throughout the years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bunny, Dirk, Cathie, Sue, Sherri, Cynthia and the entire family.
We love you, appreciate your friendship, and hope you to find comfort in your many memories as well. God Bless You!

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