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Bennie Ward Obituary

Ward, Bennie Age 80, U.S. Army veteran. Devoted father of Lori Ann Ward, Tammy Sue Ward and the late Benjamin John Ward; loving grandfather of Ari D. Klopfer, Maxwell J. Schram and Britley R. Klopfer; dear brother of Arnold, Wallace, Coy, Rebecca, Barbara and the late Ace, Howard and Donald. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. 25 years of service with Western Electric. Visitation Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of service, 11:30 a.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 24, 2017.
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My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

September 25, 2017

My sympathy to Lori and family at these difficult times, may he Rest In Peace.

Donald Serpico

September 25, 2017

Lori, May your family find peace during these hard times. Love Tisha

September 24, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

David Gaidas and Family

September 24, 2017

May our heavenly Father, the God of all comfort sustain you at this time of such great loss 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

September 22, 2017

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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25

Service

11:30 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

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