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Broor "Bro" Ohlson Jr.

Broor Ohlson Obituary

Ohlson Jr., Broor "Bro" resident of St. Petersburg, FL, longtime former resident of Chicago Ridge, IL, survived by his devoted wife, Carolyn "Cookie" (nee Presto), his loving children, Susan Ohlson (Otis Crosby), Brian Ohlson, his cherished, precious granddaughter, Brittany Crosby, son of the late Broor Sr., the late Marie (nee Jolivette), brother of the late Dennis (Roseann), James Ohlson, son-in-law of Ruth, the late William "Bill" Presto Sr, brother-in-law of William "Bill" (Lena) Presto Jr., Susan (nee Presto) (Steve Swanson), Michael (Leslie) Presto of Vista, California, and James Presto, adored nephew of Jean (the late uncle Bob) Howard of Angola, Indiana, beloved uncle of Christine (Presto) and Kevin Sabo of Arizona, Todd (the late Donna Shepard) Schaer, Keli (Schaer) and Paul Robinson, William "Billy" Presto III, Michael (Cricket) Presto, Christina (Ohlson) and Mark Sondej, Dennis and Corey Mike Ohlson, also survived by many amazing cousins, fun loving grand nieces and nephews, godfather of Paul Hufnagl of California, Jason Atmanavicius of Arizona, also, treasured longtime friends, the families including John and Georgiann Drobitsch, Rudy and Pat Eroncig, Bernie and Regina Brophy, Al and Carol Miller of Wisconsin, Josephine and the late Paul Digrazia, Jerry and the late "Toni" Plotke, Abby and Jinx Jankowski, Diane and Fred Mangan, Donna and Geno Manfredini, Sandy and Gary Jankowski, Jo and Henry Vanick, Jackie and Joe Atmanavicius of Arizona, Joe and Lynn Lascola of Nevada, Lee and (the late Wayne) Hornung, Fran and Dell Salemi of Tennessee, John Yanko, Bob and Marylou Kruse of Florida, Rudy and Donna Patlan, Edna and Sterling Kirby of California, Murielle and Paul Roy of Canada and a host of many wonderful friends in Florida and around the United States and Canada. Resting at Schmaedeke Fuenral Home, 10701 South Harlem Ave., Worth, where services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2009. Visitation Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hospice Organization of your choice appreciated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. 708-448-6000

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 2, 2009.

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Alicia Truemper

July 13, 2009

Broor,
By the time I heard you passed,months had gone by.I cried & remembered all the happy moments I had spent with you & Cookie.I miss you both so much & I'm sorry we lost touch,It was painful for me.I will always remember our dance we shared to our favorite song "Wicked Game".I will never forget you...love & miss u.

Ron & Cindy Ohlson

January 16, 2009

Cookie,
We will all miss Jr our buddy that always had a smile on his face.

I imagine that if the track is closed in heaven today that he and Ray are playing cards.

All our love

Abby Jankowski

January 12, 2009

Cookie,
Our prayers will always be with you. Bro was a good husband, great father and grandfather, and truly an awesome friend. We were very lucky to have known him and have sooo many fun times together. Easter dinners in January and Thanksgiving dinner in April. Little "L's" will always be known as Bro's game. We'll love and miss him always.
Jinx & Abby

Mary Lou Kruse

January 12, 2009

Dear Cookie and Family:
Bob and I wish we could have been with you. We will miss all the good times we had. Just sitting by the pool or going out to eat. Bro and I watching you and Bob in the hot tub. Bob will miss Bro so much...They knew each other for such a long time, working at ANR and the park district. Take care and will see you when you get back to Florida...

Love ya
Bob and mary Lou
Wesley Chapel, Fl.

Michael, Linda, Amanda, Austin & Anthony Smith

January 11, 2009

It was always exciting for the kids to see you drive up with the Easter Bunny to deliver baskets. They have treasured those moments with you. We will miss you!!!

Dot Mahoney

January 8, 2009

Cookie,
My prayers are with you and your family. We lost a great guy, he will be watching over all of his friends and family. God Bless you all.

Michelle Davies

January 8, 2009

Cookie, George and I would like to express our sincere sympathy for your loss to you and your family. Bro was a great guy. And will be surely missed.Your faith,the love of your children,and the lifetime of beautiful memories will help you through your time of sorrow. God Bless
George and Michelle Davies

Jeneen Haack

January 7, 2009

Aunt Cookie, Susan And Brian:

I am so Sorry and saddened to haer about uncle Bro's Passing, I am sorry I could not attend the wake, I did not find out until the saturday before,and I could not get off work, I really wanted to be there. May God bless You and You family in this time of grief.. I love You all !! Jeneen (Hammer) Haack.

Joe and Jackie Atmanavicius

January 5, 2009

Cookie,Susan,Brian
Sorry we can not be there with you
our love and prayers go out to all of you..we have all lost a very great man I know you are all proud of him
as we are proud to have been his friend for so many years... How he made us laff Our memories will go on,
and we know that he will be watching over all of us
We love you All
Joe and Jacke

Jason Atmanavicius

January 5, 2009

Uncle Bro
I will miss you so much, but i know god picked you to watch over us all. Mom and Dad could not have picked a better godfather for me..
I will always love you..and miss you, i will think of all the good times we had together.. and your silly humor
Da Bears!
love Jason

Brian Ohlson

January 5, 2009

Dad, We will always remember all the great times we had together. We all miss you! Love, Cookie, Susan, Otis, Brittni, Brian, Kristy,and Shane

Uncle Bro, Mark, Christina, Aunt Cookie and Justin

Mark Sondej

January 4, 2009

I will always remember meeting Uncle Bro and Aunt Cookie and how they took me in as family. I called Uncle Bro when I was going to propose to Christina. When I called him to ask permission he said "You don't need my permission-you're a nice guy, I think Denny would have liked you!"

My condolences to Aunt Cookie, Susan, and Brian-Uncle Bro will be missed!

Susan, Brian and Brittni Ohlson

January 4, 2009

Dad,
Look over our family and friends. You are our guardian angel now. Watch over Mom, me, Brian and Brittni. We know we'll see you again.

Love,
Suzie, Brian and Brittni

Michael and Leslie Presto

January 4, 2009

To my sister Cookie, my niece Susan and nephew Brian,
Though Leslie and I cannot be there today, please know that we are there in spirit and hold you and Bro close to our hearts.
I remember back in the day, when Bro and my sister used to pick us and take us for a ride to see the "Christmas Lights". I also remember he'd tell me when I was little, "Don't take any wooden nickels", and then he'd hand me one.
Leslie and I are both grateful to have spent a week with him and the family this last October. He will always be in our hearts.
Love always,
Michael and Leslie Presto

Paul Hufnagl

January 4, 2009

I will miss you my Godfather all the times that your made me laugh or tried to scare me with that halloween mask. You will always hold a special place in my heart Although I can't be with you cookie know my heart is with you as always. love your Godson.

Uncle Bro, Aunt Cookie, Christina and Mark

Christina (Ohlson) Sondej

January 3, 2009

We will all miss you so much Uncle Bro!! I will never forget your kind smile and joking nature! Thank you for everything you've done for my family and myself!

Sending lots of love to Aunt Cookie, Susan, Brian, and Brittany!!!

Walter Shipman

January 2, 2009

Cookie and Brian, I am so sorry about Broor. What a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I know this time is very hard for you, just remember all the great times you had together. God Bless

Rose Ohlson

January 2, 2009

Thanks Uncle Bro for taking my boys fishing. I still have beautiful memories of their stinky little hands and shirts. They would have never gone fishing if it were not for you because frankly, this Mom don't do fish. We will miss you immensely but know that you are in paradise. Watch over your beautiful wife Cookie, daughter Susan, son Brian and sweet Brit. And if you can keep an eye on us too that would be great! Say hi to Denny and Joe and all the other angels at your side. Love you more, Rose & kids.

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