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Cary Jan Obituary

Jan, Cary J. 50, of Riverside, passed away on November 25, 2007. Loving son of Shirley (nee Krueger) and the late Edward, beloved husband of Colleen (nee Skelton), proud father of Alex J., Sharon K., Margaret A. and Shawn E., dearest brother of Cynthia (Jack) Teel, Kenneth Hillmer, Melinda (George Vanovich) Hillmer, and Jodi (Darren) Larson. Visitation Wednesday, from 3:00 p.m. until start of 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Road, Forest Park. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Info 708-442-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 27, 2007.

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Janet Foster

November 27, 2007

Dear Colleen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this most difficult time.
May God bless all of you and wrap his loving arms around you.

Chris & Ryan Malawy

November 27, 2007

Shirley and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss of Cary. Please know we are remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers, now and in the days to come. May you make it through these difficult moments, with the love and memories shared. May you be wrapped up in the quilted comforts of God and all your community of friends.

Your friends,

Peg Heglund

November 27, 2007

Dear Colleen and children, just Know that you are not alone and I and my family will help in any a
way we can. A sad time for you this holiday. Know you are always welcome in my home. Love Aunt Peggy

Don and Joan (DeRycke) Lambka

November 27, 2007

Dear Shirley, Colleen and all the family,

Please know that Don and I are so saddened to learn of Cary's untimely death. He will be missed by many. He was always so helpful when he was around the Townhouses. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with all of you.

George Fencl and Family

November 27, 2007

To The Jan Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as we remember Cary.

Carm Jankowski (Lange)

November 27, 2007

Dear Colleen, Alex, Sharon, Maggie, Shawn & Shirley:

We were very sad to hear about Cary passing (especially Brian). We have known your family for a very long time and our hearts go out to you. We will keep you in our prayers. Please call if there is anything we can do.

Sincerely,
Carm, Brian, Vanessa, Lisa, Kathryn, & Sol.

Glenn Gustafson

November 27, 2007

Dear Shirley, Colleen, Alex, Sharon and Family

We are so saddened by your loss, please know that you are all in our prayers,

Love,

Carol and Glenn Gustafson

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