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Theodore Dillenburg Obituary

Dillenburg, Theodore E. Age 87, late of Orland Park, IL, formerly of New Lenox, IL. WWlI Navy Veteran, serving in the South Pacific Fleet. Beloved husband of the late Lucille (nee Alm), and the late Eleanor (nee Kornack); loving father of Theodore Jr. (Karen), Deborah (Robert) Thompson, Julie Dillenburg, Donna Dillenburg, John Dillenburg, and James Dillenburg; proud grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 5; caring brother of the late Eleanor (late George) Echols, late Arlene (Jack) Hahn, and Evelyn (Thomas) Turczynski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, July 22, 2013 9:15 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd., Mokena, IL to St. Francis of Assisi Church for mass at 10:00 AM. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, July 21, 2013, 2:00-8:00 PM. For information contact 708-479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 19, 2013.
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I am so sorry to just find out of Mr. Dillenburg's death. I never noticed his obituary in the Hearld Newspaper. I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Dillenburg waited a long time to be reunited with him. Please except my deepest sympathies to the entire Dillenburg family.

Michael D'Atri John Bailey

June 17, 2014

Still have your voice in a voice message from 2 years ago. "Hay Kiddo"one of your favorite phrases.Miss you, my favorite father-in-law. See you later, love your favorite daughter-in-law.

Karen Dillenburg

August 4, 2013

TED..... Great white father.... cant say enough .. We miss ya!

Robert Thompson

July 22, 2013

Russ and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept and share our condolences with your family.
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Donna Mazalin

July 22, 2013

Two very fond memories come to mind when I think of Uncle Ted. First as a child when he would greet us he would pat our head and say "hi ya, hi ya, hi ya" . Second , he was there with us to say good bye to our mom when she passed away. He was a good man, father and brother. He will be missed.

Cheryl Bergeron

July 21, 2013

Keeping your family in our prayers Julie..

Harry and Aldona Cassidy

July 19, 2013

Keep holding on to the memories, like "Spaghetti Night" at your Dad's home. What a beautiful way to keep family together! All of you are in my prayers.

Sr. Debrah Funfsinn

July 19, 2013

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