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Joseph Reihel Obituary

Reihel, Joseph G. "Papa Joe" WWII Army Veteran, age 91, formerly of South Holland; beloved husband of the late Clara (nee Bercelli); loving father of Marianne (Don) Woszczynski and Joe (Darlene) Reihel; cherished grandfather of Matthew (Sandra) Reihel, Debbie (Scott) Dice and the late Laura Woszczynski; proud great-grandfather of Madisyn Leigh Reihel, Tori (Alex) George and Shawn McClelland Jr.; dear brother of the late Helen (John) Sobol and Lutz (Pat) Reihel; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Joe was an avid White Sox Fan and loved to cook and spend time with his family. Joe was a parishioner of St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church. Visitation Wednesday May 31, 2017 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, June 1, 2017 9:30 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 17909 S. 94th Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60487 to St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church Mass 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Heart Association 208 LaSalle St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 or The American Lung Association P.O. Box 7000 Albert Lea, MN 56007, would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-532-3100.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 29, 2017.
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Joe & Darlene, sorry to hear of your loss, but I know that you will cherish the memories that you shared. Joel Weiss

Joel Weiss

May 30, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My deepest sympathy to the Reihel family for your great loss. Papa will forever be in our hearts.

Nancy Abbott

May 29, 2017

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May

31

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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1

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10:00 a.m.

St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church

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17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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