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A. Victor "Trip" Abnee III

A. Abnee Obituary

Abnee III, A. Victor "Trip" of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on July 25, 2008. Beloved husband of Nina (Heagstedt) and loving father of Louise and Ellen, loved son of A. Victor Abnee Jr. and the late Dori, dear brother of Janice Williams. Funeral services at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, 600 W. Fullerton, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 2 p.m. Additional services will be held in Cedarville, Michigan on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Memorial contribution to Near North Montessori, 1434 W. Division, Chicago, Illinois 60622 or the Les Cheneaux Community Foundation, P.O. Box 249, Cedarville, Michigan 49719. Information: Heritage Cremations, Ltd., 800-936-1414.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2008.

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Marlene Meminger

September 15, 2008

Nina, I am so sorry to hear of your familie's enormous loss. There are no words that I can speak to express the sorrow I feel for you and the girls. I pray victor's love will blanket you,Louise and Ellen to strengnthen you through time.

rich maisel

September 3, 2008

My sincere condolances. Victor loved what we lovingly do, and he will continue to be an everlasting presence in the Little Theatre at NNM

Peter Flechtner

August 27, 2008

Dear Nina Abnee and Louise & Ellen.
I'm Peter Flechtner, who visited your family in 1991 as the friend of your Au-Pair Susan Schober.
I'm really sorry to her from Victors dead. My thoughts are with you and maybe you find the time to contact me.
Your Peter

Nancy Jarvis

August 1, 2008

Dear Abnee Family, I am so sorry to hear of Trip's death which I learned about from Alice Goldfarb. I remember Trip as a little boy with his family on the Captain Bing. He was always smiling. Though he is at peace your loss is deep. May God bless you. Nancy Jarvis (Brumleve)

Bruce Johnson

July 31, 2008

To Trips Family: No words can temper your loss or that that we feel. When on the water or in the woods he will be with us. Bruce & Lori Johnson, Cedarville

Erik Honnila

July 29, 2008

Dear Nina, Ellen and Louise,
Our thoughts and prayers will remain with your family. Trip always had such a great attitude and a light heart. I will truly miss the Captain of the Bing. Our love... Erik, Debbie, Sara and Allison

Judy and Steve Franks

July 28, 2008

Dear Nina, Ellen and Louise:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have witnessed Nina's strength time and again, and I know that with the love and support of family and friends, plus that incredible strength, Nina will forge a pathway for you to see through.

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