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Donald Boyd Obituary

Boyd, Donald beloved and caring husband of 52 yrs. of Elaine (nee Motykiewicz), loving father of Kevin D.P.P.D. (Tami), Dennis and the late Allan J., grandfather of Christopher, Michael, Keon and Bryan, fond brother of Jasper (Marie), Gerald (Diana) and Beverly Johnson, brother-in-law of Rita (the late Frank) Gapinski and Arlene (the late Ronald) Motykiewicz, uncle of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, 2nd father of Vicky Miner. Funeral service Friday, March 14th, at 11 a.m., at Baran Funeral Home, 2644-46 N. Central Ave. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Employee of Keats Mfg. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-622-1488 or www.baranfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 12, 2008.

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Marilyn Troutman

March 13, 2008

Elaine,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Don was a special man and loved by all. I will always remember his love of country music, his guitar and his cowboy boots. All our love to you and your family, Marilyn, Jim & Kellie

The Dosek's Keats Mfg.

March 13, 2008

The Boyd Family,
We were blessed to be apart of Don's life for many years and will always remember the smiles we shared with him. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Donna Berk

March 13, 2008

Dennis, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tim & Dawn Clouse anixter - 104

March 12, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to your family during this rough time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

sandy brown

March 12, 2008

dennis i was so sorry to hear about your dad.
i think of you often and i hope you are doing well.
i love you

susan ackerman

March 12, 2008

Dennis,
Your father was blessed to have a wonderful son like you and so have you been blessed to have him as your father.
with much love,
sue ackerman

Joann Huber

March 12, 2008

On behalf of the Applied Arts and Technology department at Maine West please know that we are thinking of you and your family at this sad time. We were sorry to hear that Mr. Boyd has passed away and hope that you find comfort in your memories.

Joann Huber, AAT Chair at Maine West High School

claudia castro anixter-461

March 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Just The Guys

Christopher Boyd

March 12, 2008

Deepest condolences

Randy and Rita Chappelle

March 12, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

The Staff of Baran Funeral Homes, Ltd.

March 12, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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