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Bruce Bishop Obituary

Bishop, Bruce C. Age 67, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 38 years of Susan; loving father of Tarah, Alissa and Daniel; soon to be grandpa for the first time; fond brother of Wes (Lois) and the late Randy; loving uncle of Mara (Josh) Okerman, Chip and J.J. Bishop; dearest son-in-law of Sarah Mergesky; dear brother-in-law of Sam Mergesky; nephew of the late Manny (Nancy) Munis; also will be missed by Gene, Joe and many other friends and family. Memorial Visitation Friday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service immediately following at 3:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment private. Please omit flowers. Memorials to P.A.W.S., 8301 W. 191st St., Tinley Park, IL 60487 appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com, 708-532-5400.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 30, 2016.
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Dear Susan, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Bruce. May God bless you and your family and I will keep you in prayer.

Jackie Polk

July 2, 2016

when we lose a Loved One, they become a memory. Then the memory becomes a treasure. Hold on to those treasures of your Loved One, they will help you during these difficult times. Isa.41:10

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June 30, 2016

Our sincere condolences to the Bishop family. Our prayer is that God grant you peace and comfort during this time. Isa 41:10

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