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Al Yusk Obituary

Yusk (Yuskauskas), Al 88, of St. Benedict Home, formerly of St. Giles and Our Lady Help of Christians. Returned to the Lord November 20, 2005, devoted husband of Mary Pat (nee Canfield) for 59 years, loving father of Patricia (James) Spencer and Timothy (Nancy) Yusk, dearest grandfather of Daniel (Cristina) and Laurie Spencer and Meghan Yusk, cherished brother of Ruth (Lou) Wengel, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired Watch Maker for Montgomery Wards for 42 years. Funeral Mass Saturday, November 26th, at 11 a.m., at The St. Benedict Home Chapel, 6930 W. Touhy, Niles, IL, 60714. Visitation Friday, 2 to 8 p.m., at The St. Benedict Home Chapel. Private Inurnment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends of St. Benedict Home. Arrangements entrusted to: Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center. Funeral info: 773-774-3333

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2005.

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Carol Kilduff

December 13, 2005

Dear Mary Pat and Family, I send my sincere condolences to you and your family at this time of great loss to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Carol Kilduff, formerly of 818 N. LeClaire Avenue, Our Lady Help of Christians Parish.

Helen (Kilduff) Smith

December 11, 2005

Dear Mary Pat and family: We send our sincere sympathy to all of you on the death of your beloved husband, Al, and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Helen, Carol & Jimmy Kilduff (Your next-door neighbors, on LeClaire Avenue, Our Lady Help of Christians.)

ray&lorelei canfield

November 24, 2005

Many happy memoies of our time spent togather.He will never be forgotten

Catherine Sammartino

November 24, 2005

Sincere sympathies to the entire Yusk family. The Krueger family(formerly of Our Lady Help of Christians)

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