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David DeVos Obituary

DeVos, David R. beloved husband of Carol A. DeVos, loving father of Carolyn (Michael) Barlow, David G. (Denice) DeVos and Elizabeth (Brian) Duffell, fond grandfather of Taylor, Colin, Caitlin, Cody, Dylan, Ethan and Dara, dear brother of eight living and seven deceased brothers and sisters. Member of Carpenters Union Local #434. Funeral Friday, January 14th, 9 a.m., at the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association preferred. 708-687-2990

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 12, 2005.

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Kimberly Hartman

January 12, 2005

Uncle David, you are going to be missed so much. Your knowledge, jokes, smile and hugs the most.



Aunt Carol, Beth, Brian, Davey, Denice, Carolyn and Mike, I love you all and I hope that the strength of your family and friends will keep all you strong throughout this time. My deapest Sympathy goes out to all of you.

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