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Dean Zimmerman Obituary

Zimmerman, Dean A. age 65, of Matteson, formerly of Laredo, TX, Alsip and Chicago Ridge, passed away September 13, 2005. Dean was a supervisor for Reem Manufacturing for 37 years. He is survived by his loving family, his wife, Beverly Zimmerman (nee Bolas); three daughters, Barb (Michael) Bronkala, Christine Aguirre and Patricia Zimmerman; a brother, Robert (Dolores) Zimmerman; five gramdchildren, Michael and Kyle Bronkala, Sean, Adam and Abby Aquirre. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Hazel Zimmerman and a brother, George Zimmerman. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 15th, 2005, from 2 until 8 p.m., at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way (corner of LaGrange Rd. south of Lincoln Hwy.), Frankfort, IL 60423. Funeral service 9 a.m., leaving for St. Anthony Church in Frankfort for a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Info: 815-806-2225.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 15, 2005.

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Dawn Penn

September 15, 2005

My heart and my prayers go out to you. Uncle Dean will be missed. May the love of God be with you always.

Love, Dawn

Sherrie Jankowski

September 15, 2005

Dear Barb,Mike & Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I know exactly how painful this is for all of you. Your Dad was a very special man, loved by many. He will be watching over all of you and sending his love in many ways. Please know that we are here for you always. Much love to all of you.

Ken, Sherrie, Tyler & Dylan

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