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Benjamin Zyer Obituary

Zyer, Benjamin A. age 80, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Hintereder), loving father of David (Connie), Kenneth (Debra) Zyer and Nancy (Cory) Reiser, cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Joseph, Thomas, Jillian, Brianna, Katherine, Rick and Andrew, dear brother of Elsie Buskill, Ruth Cook, James and Robert Zyer and Joanne Watkins and the late Ralph Zyer, fond uncle of many. Chapel Prayers, 9:15 a.m., Friday, December 12, 2008, from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 South Harlem Ave., Worth, IL, to St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 7399 West 159th St., Tinley Park. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, masses requested or contributions to the Northshore Concert Band, 1555 Sherman Ave., #315, Evanston, IL, 60201-4421, appreciated. 708-448-6000

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 10, 2008.

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Patricia Danaher & Family

December 11, 2008

Dear Betty & Family,

Accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers will be with you all during this time of sorrow.

Pat Danaher

Liza Johnson

December 10, 2008

Dear Betty and Nancy-

Thinking of you and your family today. I want to extend my support to you and your family. I hope that you can draw strength and comfort knowing that so many of us want to help you through this difficult time. May all of the wonderful memories of your husband/father fill your days.

Love-
Liza

Elizabeth Kregg

December 10, 2008

Dear Nancy, Mrs. Zyer and Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Zyer. Please know that I am praying for you and wishing you much comfort during this time of sorrow. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Michael Fitzgibbons

December 10, 2008

Dave, my condolences on the passing of your dad.

Suzanne, Barry & Robert Peart

December 10, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about Ben. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God bless you.

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