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Ward Wermes Obituary

Wermes, Ward E. Age 79, Korean War Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of Lucille Wermes; loving father of Robert, Gene (Jackie) and Jeffrey (Lisa) Wermes; devoted grandfather of Eric Robert Wermes; dear brother of June Fagan, Wendell Wermes, Shirley Miller, Carol Wermes, the late Loretta Templeton, Dorothy Babcock, Patricia Bruskay, William Wermes and Walter Wermes; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 8:00 p.m. at Lawn Funeral Home 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park. Interment Private. Funeral Info: 708 429-3200.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 6, 2014.
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Condolences from my sister Anita. She is very sorry and she will also pray for your family.
Angela Jimenez - Houston, Texas

May 1, 2015

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying very hard for you and your family. My condolences to you and your family.
Angela Jimenez

May 1, 2015

Lucille,

I was trying to find you and Gene when I came upon his obituary. I was so saddened and my thoughts turned immediately to you.
Gene was larger than life, such a great guy to be around and so dedicated to you and your family. I can only hope you are doing alright and am thankful you moved to be closer to your loved ones. I have informed some of our former co-workers and they send you their love and condolences as do I. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin King

Robin King

June 24, 2014

My deepestt condolences on the loss of your father Gino. Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Peace be witb you all.

Rick Chavira

May 10, 2014

To Gino and his sweet family...I don't think there are words that can be spoken that will take the pain away. I wish there were...I would surely say them. I bet Mr. Wermes was a wonderful man! God was looking for a beautiful angel...he found one! We love you G and your family is still in our prayers! Love~Shannon, Jim & Madison

Shannon Olmstead

May 7, 2014

Gene,

So saddened to hear of your loss. It is very evident he was a loved man and impacted the lives of many. If he was anything like you, he was truly an amazing, kind, and good-hearted person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find strength and comfort in each other and those around you.

Audrey Williamson

May 7, 2014

Softly rest came, and the day of peace was there. So let there be peace in the valley and love for all abundantly.

My prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Carolyn Price

May 7, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jackie and your family.

Sharon & Tom Matthews

May 7, 2014

Gino I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family and in our thoughts and prayers. Jodi-Kenneth, Meagan and Josh

May 7, 2014

"Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more that a thought apart. For as long there is a memory, they'll live on in our hearts."

Donna & Bob Mazalin

May 7, 2014

Lu and family, there are never the right words at a time like this, but hopefully these may give you some comfort:
"Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more that a thought apart. For as long there is a memory, they'll live on in our hearts."

May 7, 2014

Sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Stephanie Cavazos

May 7, 2014

Gino, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michael & Tracey Plagge

May 7, 2014

Gino, Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Mike & Tracey Plagge

May 7, 2014

To my Pops
My mentor, my hero, my inspiration, the reason I am the way I am and do what I do, my friend, the person I go to in my time of need, the strongest person I know, the person who makes me laugh, my everything.
I love you with all my heart.
To my mother and my brothers and nephew, Thank you for the caring and love that you have for pops for one another and myself. And for the strength that I need to lean on
I love you all so much.
To Jackie the love of my life
Thank you for being by my side and my families side
Pops I will not say goodbye but will say I will see you later.
You are the best father I could ever ask for.
Your son
Gene

Gene Wermes

May 6, 2014

Sorry for your loss Gino... My prayers goes out to you and your family...I pray God gives you strength through this difficult time... Love ya ..

Fred Dunn

May 6, 2014

Gino,

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please be reminded that during this difficult time there needs to be an appreciation of fond memories to accompany the sorrow you're feeling. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Glenn Moss & Family

May 6, 2014

Gino,
Sincere condolences to you and your family for loss of your father. G, you are in my family's thoughts and prayers sir! If there is anything that I/we can do, please do not hesitate.

Matt Hamilton

May 6, 2014

Gino & Jackie,
My sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father. If there is anything that I, or my family can do at all, please do not hesitate to ask.

Matt Hamilton

May 6, 2014

Gino sorry to hear about your Father you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Marty Jenkins

May 6, 2014

Gene, Sorry for your loss. I have you and your family in my prayers.

LaRon Prosser

May 6, 2014

Gino,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Aaron & Debra Kingsriter

Debra Kingsriter

May 6, 2014

Geno...so sorry for your loss. Hoping that you and your family find solace in each other.

Mike Vrable

May 6, 2014

Gene my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you or your family need anything please let me know.

Janna Weiss

May 6, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Very glad that you were able to spend time with your father. God Bless.....

Kendall Clements

May 6, 2014

Hello Geno, you and my family are in my prayers. May God be with you.
Edwina Bell

May 6, 2014

Gino, Jackie & All - My heartfelt sympathies are with all of you at this painful time in your lives. Every one of you are in my prayers (just tell him to stay away from my Dad; I don't think Heaven is up to having them together!!! Don't think anyone up there can handle the 2 of them together. No, I didn't know your Dad Gino but I know YOU!!! And the sayin goes "Apple doesn't fall far from the tree".) Just remember all the great times you've had; doesn't make the pain go away, just a bit easier to handle. May God's Love fill your hearts & give you peace at this time.

Cindy Laurence

May 6, 2014

Gene and family,
I know there are no words that can be expressed in this time. just know the great man your father was and is now at peace with our Saviour. May the Lord guide you through this time and God Bless you and your family always.

Maryann Schmidt

May 6, 2014

For Pops
I want to tell you that you are my mentor, my guide, my inspiration, my hero, my friend, my person I go to in my time of need, the reason I am who I am and do what I do, the person I look up to,the person who could make me laugh.
I will miss you with my entire soul.
To my mother and my brothers, Thank you for the care and the love that you have for Pops and one another and the strength that we need that I can lean on.
I love you all so much.
Thank you to my love Jackie for being by my side.
Pops this is not goodbye.
I will see you again .
Love with all my heart
Your son Gene

Gene Wermes

May 6, 2014

Gino;

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Father

Gordon Wise

May 6, 2014

Gene, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim Tate

May 6, 2014

Lu and family,
we will miss Gene greatly. He was a good friend with a heart of gold. we will be thinking of you all tomorrow night. Love you Ken and Marilyn

Ken and Marilyn Hines

May 6, 2014

Gene, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, God has another angel in his house, so just know your father is in the best of care he could ever get in any lifetime.....God Bless....Carliss Jenkins.....CJ

Carliss Jenkins

May 6, 2014

Gene and Family Members,
May the Love of Christ,feel your hearts with Peace and Comfort at this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.
My deepest sympathy.
Elsa Mathis

May 6, 2014

Gino,

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Brandi Dudley

May 6, 2014

Sending my condolences from my family to yours.

Jasmeen Martin

May 6, 2014

Gene,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Debbie S at work

May 6, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ali Grumley

May 6, 2014

Dear family, please accept my condolences for your loss. May you all find comfort by drawing close to God. James 4:8

A

May 6, 2014

Gene,
Sending thoughts and prayers for you and your family in this difficult time.

Jenny P

May 6, 2014

Geno, Thinking of you through these tough times. God bless your family as you honor your fathers life.

Eric and Amy Kirn

May 6, 2014

Grandpa,

It was great getting to be around you so much these last few months. I'll never,ever forgot our conversations that we had and that ride back from Arkansas. I'll miss your sense of humor, your stories, and the way you commanded the room.

I love you

Eric Wermes

May 6, 2014

Lu and family,
I am still in total shock from your message about Gene's passing last night. I still miss you both very much and can't tell you the number of times I think about all the fun times we all had together when Earl was alive, boating, Sal's pizza nights, Sunday Happy Hours at Rosilita's and just walking over with Miss Tiffany (now 16 yrs. old) to visit. You both were such good friends and so much like family. Those memories will last forever. My deepest smypathy is with all of you.
Love, Donna and Miss Tiffany

May 6, 2014

Gino:

My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father.

Pat Madden

May 6, 2014

Geno, These are not easy times but we're pulling for you. With deepest sympathy

Dick Salvatore

May 6, 2014

Gino & Jackie,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. Love, Allison & Bill

Allison Boll

May 6, 2014

Please except my sympathy & condolences. May God Bless... Terry Jasinski

May 6, 2014

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