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Donald Schimke Obituary

Schimke, Donald C. "Corky" Age 78. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Retired Fire Protection Officer from the Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights with over 35 years of service. U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran/Korean War. 1952 Bloom High School graduate. Husband for 53 years of Phyllis nee Patti. Father of Laura Schimke, Lisa (Kim) Haines and Leslie Schimke. Grandfather of Trey, Anna, Grace, Lillian and Abigail Haines and Michelle Podnar. Son of the late Arthur and Carin (nee Hassel) Schimke. Brother of the late Arthur (Jacqueline) Schimke. Beloved uncle, friend and co-worker. Don's caring and friendly nature will be missed by all those fortunate to have known him. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rte. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Thursday September 29th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Lying in state Friday morning from 10:00 AM until time of funeral services 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 10th St. and Ashland Ave., Chicago Heights. Burial St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Flossmoor. 708-481-9230.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 27, 2011.

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September 30, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Remember the good times.

Martha Philip

Maria&Rick Serafin

September 29, 2011

Dear Leslie, Michelle and Mrs. Schimke,
Our thoughts are with you

September 29, 2011

REMEMBER YOU FONDLY FROM HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. A GOOD ALL AROUND GUY. BOB DEESE lAKEVILLE, MN.

September 28, 2011

Remembering all the rides to school.BTHS.
You inspired me to go USMC.Semper Fi old friend.
George Keeney Springfield Il.

julia kerkhoven (schimke)

September 28, 2011

To my dear aunt Philis, may God guide and comfort you all through this very difficult time!
With love and sincere deepest sympathy.
God bless,
Julia, Todd and Katelyn.
Our hearts go out to you!
Uncle Don, may you rest in peace. Let your lite burn bright and say hello to my dad for me! With love,
God bless,
Your niece Julia
You will definitly be missed!

Rosemary Nehnevay-Babiarz

September 27, 2011

Phylis, My deepest sympathy to you and your family in your loss.....Remember all your good times....,

Fran & Bob Griese

September 27, 2011

Semper-Fi,Don.Our sincere sympathy to Phyllis and all the family.May our God lift your hearts to remember all the wonderful and joyful times you all had together.God bless you and God keep all of you in His prayers.

Reiner Studenroth

September 27, 2011

my most heartfelt condolences

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