Stump Sr., David L. age 71, beloved husband of Geraldine A. (nee Morelli), loving father of Sharon (Rick) Szczepaniak, David (Darlene) Stump Jr., Steve (Melanie) Stump, and Joe Stump, fond grandfather of nine, dear brother of Nancy Stump, John (Linda) Stump, and Alice Larocco. Life time member of Tinley Park V.F.W., New Lenox V.F.W., and Mt. Greenwood A.L., 25 year retired employee of Illinois Bell Telephone Co. Funeral Thursday, May 6th, 9:15 a.m. from the McKenzie Funeral Home, to St. Damian Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association preferred. 708-687-2990 
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May 10, 2010
Dear Aunt Babe, So sorry to hear about the lose of Uncle David. I am sorry I was not able to make the funeral...
Your are in my thoughts!
Cheryl Stump
Mary Anna and Dave Otto
May 5, 2010
Geri ,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss , our sincere condolences to you and your family .
Juliana Konzny
May 4, 2010
"MY UNCLE DAVE"
As a young girl, I never understood the tremendous military achievements of my uncle, Dave Stump. I remember a few small framed photos of him displayed on the wall, downstairs in his home. I asked my mother "what is uncle Dave doing in those pictures?" my mother replied "these are photos of your uncle during military training" No formal uniforms or medals displayed, just a few personal, humble photos of the man I knew as my uncle Dave; the tough and sometimes stern man who had a big smile that transformed his face, reflecting his heart. On many occasions, he would look down towards me, wearing his smile and he would say "Hi Honey", I felt loved by him.
My family moved away when I was still very young. I never had the opportunity to get to know my uncle better as an adult and it was not until I was an adult did I learn and understand the magnitude of his military achievements. My memories of my uncle and who he was were that of a simple man, a true family man who loved his family and enjoyed the simplicity of being surrounded by his family and his extended family.
He will be remembered by all of his military associates and organizations as the brave and accomplished veteran that he was, but I (his niece) will remember him for the best of who he was; the simple, generous family man with a big, loving heart.
My "Uncle Dave"
Juliana Konzny
Bobbie Robinette-Williams
May 4, 2010
Geri and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. My Deepest Symphony to all of you. Dave was a great guy and I'm honored to have known him. He was a very good friend to my husband Bill Robinette and was there to help me through his passing many years ago. I will always remember the good times with Vietnam Now. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Bobbie (Robinette) Williams
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Jeannine Franzen
May 4, 2010
Geri & Family, Our Deepest Sympathy to you & the family. Dave was such a great man who always had a smile! The times we had with WILL CO. VIET-NOW are such good memories. You're in our thoughts & prayers.
Jeannine M. ( Tudor ) Franzen.
darlene stump
May 4, 2010
dave stump was a great man,if you need help he was there.no questions ask. he loved his family so much.he also loved his grandkids,they were his life.seems like yesterday that we just met,but its been almost 8 amazing years,that me and my daughter came into his life,and i am honor to say he was truly amazon guy,that we are going to miss terrible. darlene stump(daughter in law)
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