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Bernard Devine Obituary

Devine, Bernard age 76, passed away on January 13, 2003. Born in Kankakee, residing in New Lenox, Dolton and Harvey for the past 52 years. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Riberdy), loving father to Patrick "Andy" (Nancy) of Oak Forest, IL and Timothy "Andy" (Beth) of Waterloo, IA, proud grandfather of Kelly, Katie, Kristy, Patrick and Amy Devine, great grandfather of Connor Devine, dear brother of Mary Dixon of Homewood, Il, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former Illinois Bell and Ameritech employee for 38 years. Veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, Cedar at Francis Roads, Thursday, January 16, 2003 from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral Friday, January 17, 2003, prayer services at 9:30 a.m. to St. Jude's Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment at St's Mary's and Joseph Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Chebanse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Building Fund appreciated. For information please call 815-485-3200. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2003.

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Doris Fischer

January 18, 2003

There is an empty spot in Grand Prairie -- we have lost our "Mayor"

and he will be truly missed by all!

He was a tried and true friend to many, and especially to me.

God Bless.

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