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Brian DeWitt Obituary

DeWitt, Brian S. October 5, suddenly, age 18, loving son of John and Deborah (nee O'Connor) DeWitt, beloved brother of Cynthia and Jessica, fond grandson of Linda Novak, nephew of many aunts and uncles, friend of many. Funeral Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. to St. Cajetan Church, 112th and Artesian, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-238-0075. Please sign guest book at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 10, 2010.

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Evan Dirksen

January 25, 2017

To the DeWitt Family,

I used to play with Brian on the Mt. Greenwood Colts. It was rare to ever see Brian with his head down - but very normal to see him making others laugh with his great sense of humor. Brian saw people for whom they were, and not once did he ever pass judgement while around me. His spirit is one of a kind, and that's why I know he will Never stop watching down on all of us. God Bless you.

Evan D.

Phillip Schlesser

October 12, 2010

To the Dewitt Family,
John my heart and prayers are with you. I worked with John at the Gas company many years. John always had a smile. I did not know Brain but if he was as friendly and as happy as His dad i know he will be deeply missed. Once agan my deepest sympathy to you and your wife.

EDWARD MORRISSEY

October 11, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

October 11, 2010

John, Debbie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and help you through this most difficult time. Denise, Eric and Kyle Koronkiewicz

October 11, 2010

Dear John, Debbie and girls,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your extended families on the loss of Brian. He truly was a "one-of-a-kind" person. We will keep Brian and all of you in our prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace in knowing that some day you will be re-united with Brian. Take Care.
Patrick, Diane, Tom, Joe & Dan Griffin

Debbie Wagner

October 11, 2010

John, Debbie and Family –
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy to you all. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Brian’s life was cut short, and though it will never be easy to understand why, God obviously needed him for other things One day you will be able to think of him and not weep, and when you look around you will always see him. You now have your own very special angel looking down on all of you.

Debbie (Nick's sister)

October 10, 2010

May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. THE BONKOWSKI FAMILY

Terry Link

October 10, 2010

To the Dewitt Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Brian,my prayers are with you in your time of need, may god be with you in your time of need

Terry Link....former coach Mt. Greenwood Colts

October 10, 2010

Dear John, Debbie, and girls,
You all are on our hearts and in our prayers. We ache for your loss. Brian made our family laugh and the compassion he showed us three years ago was beyond that of a fourteen year old boy. He had a very big heart. He will be missed by many. We pray that your faith and the love of family and friends will hold in the days and years to come.
With love and prayers for peace,
The Dombrowskis
Rob, Kelly, Xavier, Matthew, and Nathan who is forever in our hearts.

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