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Jerry Looby Obituary

Looby, Jerry Joseph 85, of Countryside. Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Germaine; Loving father of Kenneth Looby and Janetta Saplis; Devoted brother of Alice (late Jerome) Hahn, the late George (late Colletta) and the late Larry (Florence) Looby; Dear uncle of many. Visitation 3:00 to 9:00pm Monday, May 20, at HALLOWELL & JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15am Tuesday, May 21, at the funeral home to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, LaGrange for Mass at l0:00am. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. Jerry was a former Boy Scout leader and he enjoyed growing things and cooking. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 19, 2013.
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I have always been so proud of my Dad - he was such a strong man in so many ways.

Jan Looby (Saplis)

May 23, 2013

Always enjoyed talking with Jerry ,,such a very nice man.. We are deeply sorry With Fondness Len & Jean Kaukialo

Len & Jean Kaukialo

May 20, 2013

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