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2018

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Cornelius Brackman Obituary

Brackman III, Cornelius G. Age 84, of DeMotte passed away at Franciscan Hospital of Crown Point on Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born December 6, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Cornelius G. Sr and Ethel (Leon) Brackman. Whitey attended Bloom High School, Class of 1952 and was a graduate of Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Psychology. He married the love of his life, Patricia (Kapaldo) on June 25, 1978 in Country Club Hills, IL. Whitey was an auto mechanic and owner/operator of Brackman & Co. Auto Repair. He taught auto electronics I & II at Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL for 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War era. Whitey was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of DeMotte, IN. He enjoyed spending time with family, being an outdoorsman, and was a history buff. Whitey is survived by his wife: Patricia Brackman of DeMotte, IN; children: Kelly (Mark Esarove) Brackman of Homewood, IL; Cornelius "Corey" Brackman IV of New Lenox, IL; Buffy (Michel) Rasmussen of Tinley Park, IL; Christopher Brackman of DeMotte, IN; 6 grandchildren: Jennifer, John, Ethan, Kelsey, Amelia, and Gavin; siblings: Patricia Richardson of Vero Beach, FL; Barbara Behling of Vero Beach, FL; many nieces & nephews. Whitey was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Ethel, brother, Eugene Brackman, and sister, Ethel Gust. Friends may call at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte, IN on Friday, January 12, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Jared Raebel officiating. Interment will be at Faith Lutheran Cemetery. To send flowers or share a memory with the Brackman family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 10, 2018.
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Pat,
My sincerest sympathy is with you and your family. I still have memories of you two dating many years ago and how much you both loved each other. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time.

Fran McLaren-Enochs

January 16, 2018

I would like to express my deepest feelings to all of you in this time of sorrow. To Kelly and Corey, I know how hard it is to loose a parent know matter when it happens, my heart goes out to you both. To Pat, it warms my heart to know how happy my uncle was with you and how important you were to each other. I will always treasure the last time I was able to see you both, I wish I could be there,
my thoughts are with all of you,
Randy Richardson.

Randy Richardson

January 13, 2018

Pat

We were so sorry to hear of Whitey's
passing. Please take care.


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Steve Medvesky

January 11, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Whitey's passing. I have many fond memories from over the years. He was not only an excellent mechanic but he was great at sharing his knowledge to those of us starting in the Automotive Industry'.
I will always be greatful for his influence and his kind heart.

Carol Zelensky

January 10, 2018

So sorry to hear of Whitey's passing. His Dad, Gene and he worked on my Father's cars. My thought's are with the family during these tough times.

Gail Metcalfe Wegner

January 10, 2018

We extend our deepest sympathy to Pat and the Children for the loss of a wonderful husband and father. Whitey was one of the most kindest men I have ever met. While we grieve we grieve with hope and the realization that Whitey loved his Lord and Savior and is at his eternal home where he can once again walk, run and SEE the glory!
To God be the glory!

Sharon VanWyhe

January 10, 2018

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. May family and friends love and support each other during this trying time. We have the wonderful hope from our Heavenly Father of seeing our loved ones again:

Rita

January 10, 2018

So sorry to hear of Whitey passing. He was a super guy, and always there to assist me when I had repair issues at the shop. My deepest condolences to the entire family.

William Bowman

January 10, 2018

Family of Cornelius Brackman, I'm deeply sorry for your loss of your dearly loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time in your family's life. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family.

January 10, 2018

Dear Patricia I am so sorry to hear about Whitey and offer my deepest condolences to the Brackman family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

David and Althea

January 10, 2018

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