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Donald Schmidt Obituary

Schmidt, Donald C. age 81, a 50 year resident of Morton Grove. Beloved husband of 58 years to Anna (nee Sanasardo), loving father of Margaret Carlson, Joseph (Rosann Dickinson) Schmidt, Mary (Ronald) Gonka and Donald (Diane) Schmidt, devoted grandfather of Elizabeth (Dustin), Timothy, Jaime, Rose Ann, Catherine (Scott), Anthony, Emily, Anne, Jacob and soon-to-be great grandchild, fond brother-in-law and uncle of many. Funeral Monday, September 18th, 10 a.m. from Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2blks. S. of Touhy), Park Ridge, to St. Paul of the Cross Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity. Funeral info., 847-823-1171.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 17, 2006.

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Judy (Zimmerman) Cooney

September 17, 2006

Dear Schmidt Family,



Thinking of you all during this sad time, and hoping that fond memories will help ease your sadness and comfort your hearts.



Throughout this difficult time, may you know the deep sympathy and concern that are felt for you and all your families.



With Deepest Sympathy & Fondness,

The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

September 17, 2006

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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