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Roger Mentzer Obituary

Mentzer, Roger J. Age 90, passed away December 3, 2017, Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Murphy) Mentzer; loving father of Roger (Marge) Mentzer, Diane (Rick) Dworsky and Nancy (Phil) Sullivan; cherished grandfather of Ryan (Ashley) Sullivan, Timothy (Maggie) Sullivan, and Terry (Molly) Sullivan, proud great-grandfather of Wyatt; dear brother of the late Peg Downs; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lying in State Thursday, December 7, 2017, from 9:00 a.m., until time of funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Villa, 12220 S. Will Cook Road, Palos Park, IL 60464. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Villa. Info: Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 5, 2017.
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God has given us a life span of 70 and 80 years if we are strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10

December 6, 2017

On behalf of Catholic Charities and Holy Family Villa, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Roger is now at peace.

Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland

December 6, 2017

Dear Nancy, Diane and Robert I am so sorry to hear about your Dad and offer my deepest condolences to the family. May the words at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 help comfort you during this difficult time.

FDR

December 5, 2017

With our love and deepest sympathy as we remember Roger

Nathan

December 5, 2017

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