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Don Everett Rumph

Don Rumph Obituary

Rumph, Don Everett passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2004, of an apparent heart attack, at his son, Kenneth's summer home in Delavan, WI. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Leland) on March 18, 2004. Don was born and raised in West Chicago, IL and was a 1936 graduate of West Chicago High School. Formerly Don was a Caddie Master at St. Andrews Golf Club in West Chicago. Captain U.S. Army and a decorated Bronze Star WWII D-Day Omaha Beach Veteran. Owner of Bowl-Mor (Brookfield Bowl), Brookfield, IL and West Town Bowl in Berwyn, IL. Don and Barbara raised their family in Brookfield, IL and were married for 58 years. Both retired to Bonita Beach, FL during the winter months and lived in Willowbrook during the summer months. Beloved father to Kenneth (Kristen), Douglas (and friend Julia Busta), Sandra (Glenn) Bromagen, David (Deborah) and Jeff (Margie), devoted grandfather of Ashley, Bo, Dan, Tyler, Matt, Megan, Ryan, Hayley, Rachael, Joey, Jack and Kendall Anne. Visitation Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m., at Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL, where funeral service will be held Monday, 11 a.m. Interment following at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6900 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL. 630-852-3595.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2004.

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Linda (Suchocki) Paplauski

July 12, 2004

My sympathy to the entire family.

May your memories and knowing that your parents are together again, comfort each of you. You remain in my prayers. Sincerely,

Bob Doyle

July 12, 2004

Sorry to hear of your loss this morning. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Thomas Uhlich

July 11, 2004

Mo-Mo- and Po-Po are together again...

July 10, 2004

Please except our Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. You are all in our prayers. Stuart McLees Family

Tina McLees Mary Daddono

July 8, 2004

We are so very sorry for the loss of your father/husband and grandfather. We hope that you will find comfort in all of the fond memories that you have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill Freitag

July 8, 2004

So sorry to hear about your dad. My condolences to the entire family.

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