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Edward Meilner Obituary

Meilner, Edward S. Age 98, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved husband for 67 years to the late Dorothy E. Meilner nee Jones, (2009); loving father of Diane (Joseph) McHale, Donna (Patrick) Cody, Nancy (the late Anthony) Konkol and the late Judy (Tony) Pendroy; cherished grandfather of seven; dearest great-grandfather of 11; dear brother of Ben Worden and the late Evelyn Baier, Virginia Murabito, Jane Stephans, Irwin Worden and James Worden; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem), Orland Park, IL, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com. 708-532-5400.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 19, 2019.
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I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Ed, always thought he was a real good guy and he always treated me good. He's with a lot of really good people again and I know I'll miss him, again I'm sorry for your lost.

Joe Neher

July 23, 2019

Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. With heartfelt sympathy,

Edward, You will definitely be missed at our Thursday Night Bingo.

Dorothy and Linda

July 19, 2019

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