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David Rook Obituary

Rook Sr., David M. National Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of Mae DiGregorio; loving father of Karen (Craig) Schiedermayer, Lisa (Patrick) Cronin, David Jr. (Mona) Rook, Michael (Mary Lou) Rusco, Pamela (Robert) Johnson, Renee Rusco and the late Jean Marie Rook; cherished grandfather of 12; dear brother of Thomas Rook (former wife Denise Jacobs), William (the late Julie and the late Joy) Rook, Alma Jean (the late Gerald) Pettit, Joseph (Karolyn Snow) Rook and the late Robert (Lori) Rook, Ann Marie (Frank) Andrejasich and James (Sylvia) Rook; proud uncle of 54 nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 11:00 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to Queen of Martyrs Church, Evergreen Park, for Mass at 12:00 noon. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. 53 year member of Heat & Frost Insulators Local 17. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy, Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077 would be greatly appreciated. thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 6, 2015.

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Eileen Durkin Dowling

April 9, 2015

Sending my heartfelt condolence to the Rook/Rusco Families. May God Hold Mr.David Rook Sr. in the Palm of His Hand. Peace.

pauline bruton

April 8, 2015

To the Rook family, the Bruton family sends our prayers and thoughts to all of you.

Ann, Butch, Noreen,Pauline and Jim Bruton

April 7, 2015

Renee and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love and hugs for you during this difficult time.

The Szyjka & Sudmalis families

April 6, 2015

Thinking of all of you during this very difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. So sorry for your loss.
The McGowan's/Seattle

April 6, 2015

"During all their distress it was distressing to him...In his love and compassion...he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old." (Isaiah 63:9) Please know that our Heavenly Father knows the pain you feel and promises to carry you through this distressing time.

April 6, 2015

We know how much Dave was loved and cared for by all of you. The day to day and minute to minute care he received was a testimony to your commitment and love as a family. We are glad he was able to be with you as long as he was, and we know he has left behind a legacy of love and faith and family. Our sincere sympathy. Dave, Kim, Brett, Leahi, Larry, and all the Appleton Schieds...

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8

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Apr

9

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Apr

9

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Queen of Martyrs Church

Evergreen Park, IL

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Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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