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Donald Bourbon Obituary

Bourbon, Donald J. beloved husband of Cathleen (nee Collins), loving father of Edward (Nancy), Donald (Lee), Denise (Steve) Krason, Diane (Joseph) Gadas and Theresa (Jeff) McMahan, devoted grandfather of Kara, Meagan, Ryan, Ashley, Nicole, Jessica, Jeffrey, Jonathan, Christopher, Kristine, Alyssa, Natalie and Joey, fond brother of Wilbur (Catherine), Leonard and the late Catherine, Ethel, LaVerne, Evelyn, Edward, Marilyn and Mona, also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, May 26th, 3 to 9 p.m., at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect. Lying-in-state Saturday, 9 a.m. until Mass 10 a.m., at St. Edna Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Interment Queen of Heaven. Proud member of Local 67 Ceramic Tile Setters Union. 847-394-2336

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 26, 2006.

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Tommy Nickels

May 30, 2006

Sorry to hear about Pop's. Sorry I could not attend. Deepest Sympathy. Nickels Family

Beverly O'Brien

May 29, 2006

Dear Denise and Family,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Unfortunately I found out on Monday. We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family the strength to cope at this very difficult time.

With our deepest sympathy,

John, Beverly, Kevin, and Michael

May 28, 2006

Mrs. Bourbon and family,

We're sorry for you loss. Regrettably we did not know until today. You are in our thoughts.

Sincerely, Bill and Ginny Logan

Carol Sparacio

May 27, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry I didnt read the obituary until today, Saturday. You are certainly in my thoughts. He was surely one of the good guys. You have a great family as a result.

Colleen (Harty) Seward

May 26, 2006

To The Bourbon Family:



My heart has shed so many tears with the recent loss of my father yet it tears for your loss as well.



Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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