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Horace Brooks Obituary

Brooks, Horace Age 82, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home in Chicago, Illinois. He joined the Illinois National Guard at the age of 17 and retired as a Major. While in the National Guard, he worked 32 years for the Chicago Transit Authority and retired as a Garage Superintendent II. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Marie Brooks; two daughters, Mary Ellen Young (Theodore) of Chicago, IL, Christine Arinzia Brooks of Aurora, CO; two grandchildren, Va'Shawn Timothy Brooks of Chicago, IL., Norell Korina Brooks, Aurora, CO; and all loving family members and friends. Public Viewing, Friday, September 23, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Gatling's Chapel, Inc., 10133 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60628, 773-881-4111. Saturday, September 24, 2016 Visitation 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Burial after Funeral Service: Mt. Glenwood, 18301 Glenwood - Thornton Road, Glenwood, IL 60425.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 20, 2016.
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Please accept my sympathies at the death of your loved one. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and sorrow. "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, . . . To comfort all who mourn, . . ."

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May God provide the comfort and strength that your family needs during this difficult time. (Matthew 5:4) I am deeply sorry for your loss and I will keep your family in my prayers.

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4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Gatling's Chapel - Chicago

10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

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24

Visitation

10:30 a.m.

Gatling's Chapel - Chicago

10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

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Gatling's Chapel - Chicago

10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

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Mt. Glenwood

18301 Glenwood - Thornton Road, Glenwood, IL

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10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

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