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Clair Mayer Obituary

Mayer, Clair R. late of South Holland, beloved husband of Mary Lane Mayer (nee Otstott), loving father of Anne M. (Michael) Radatz and Christine M. (Michael) Barkley, dear brother of George (late Hariot) and J. Don (June) Mayer, fond brother-in-law of the late William, Murray and Thomas Otstott, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blks. north of 162nd St. (Rt. 6), Dolton/South Holland, to St. Jude the Apostle Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 708-841-2300 or 708-460-2300. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6, 2003.

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