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Dudley Parenteau Obituary

Parenteau Jr., Dudley "D.J." loving husband of Shari (nee Mickley), son of Dudley Sr. and Virginia, brother of Dan (Wendy), Jim (Shari), Andrew, uncle of Taylor, Madeline, Samuel, paternal grandson of Mary Parenteau and the late Bernard Parenteau, maternal grandson of the late John and Irene Mahon, nephew of the late Paul and Basil Parenteau. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Kristan Funeral Home, 219 W. Maple (Rt. 176), Mundelein. Funeral service 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info 847-566-8020.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 19, 2006.

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Jackie (Degnan) Eberle

June 22, 2006

To the Parenteau family,

My heart broke when I heard the news about Dudley. It had been years since I saw him last; we went to grade school together, and ran into eachother a few times afterward. I remember him being a really nice person with an infectious smile. Please know that his light lives on in all he touched, and that my prayers are with you during these difficult days.

Joe Riemma (CTA) and Family

June 22, 2006

Our deepest condolences in the loss of your beloved family member. We wish you strength in the difficult times ahead. We will seek peace for the Parenteau family in our prayers.

Cyndy Raine, USO Illinois Board

June 21, 2006

Dear Parenteau Family:



I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.

patrick conroy

June 21, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of great sorrow. I have many fine memories of DJ and although we did not see eachother much in recent years he will truly be missed.

Rick Bruder - USO of Illinois

June 20, 2006

Pat and I have you in our deepest thoughts and prayers.

The Lawsons

June 20, 2006

Dear Ginny, Dud, Jim, Dan, and Andy,



May God bless you during this painful time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



DJ has left us with great memories,

let us cherish them until we see him again.

Jennine and family

June 20, 2006

Dud and Ginny,



I was and am deeply saddened to hear about DJ. I had heard he had gotten married and hoped that he had settled down and found peace and happiness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Marcia Stein

June 20, 2006

Ginny,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to loose a son and can only say the pain will lessen over time. Trust in the power of God and seek him always.

God Bless,

Marcia Stein

Pier Party on the rocks in Chicago.

Mindy (Lorimer) Roberts

June 19, 2006

Dear Dudley and Ginny,

I was so shocked and sad to hear about DJ. He was one of the neighborhood guys who always looked out for us. I even remember what I was wearing the last time I saw him (I was borrowing something for Louise for a party, of course). He invited me to come in and sit down with the guys--he was always so welcoming. One of the things I remember best (aside from going out with him in high school) was the photo shoot for Ziggy Zerang's album cover. There we were, all of us, on the beach and doing what we did best: hanging out and making memories. I've scanned the jacket and you can see the photos for yourself.

I think of him every time I call my daughter, Daphne Josephine, by her initials.

You are in my prayers, and please give a special hug to Paul from an old friend.

Susie O'Toole Corbett

June 19, 2006

Dear Parenteau Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of DJ's death. We went to grade school together and I have only fond memories of him. One favorite memory was of him walking me home from the granville el about 20 yrs ago, following a snow storm...I was wearing ridiculously high heels and DJ walked me to my door, making sure I didn't wipe out. What a great guy! My thougts and prayers are with you all.

Nancy Cygan

June 19, 2006

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

June 19, 2006

Dear Parenteau Family:



I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss of Dudley Parenteau Jr. You have my sympathy.



James N.Pritzker

Colonel (IL), IL ARNG (Retired)

Susan Armstrong

June 19, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the Parenteau family.

Susan Armstrong

USO at Navy Pier

John Scully, USO Board

June 19, 2006

You have our deepest sympathy, and are in our thoughts and prayers.

George and Terry Volkl

June 19, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Katherine Mannerino

June 19, 2006

Ginny & Dudley, John & I share your grief at this most sorrowful time; you will be in our thoughts and prayers for many days to come; may God grant you all the strength you will need, knowing you have the love and support of so many of us, always. John & Katherine Mannerino, Ohare

Sharon Belloff

June 19, 2006

So very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Patrick Casey

June 19, 2006

Thoughts and prayers from the entire USO of Illinois family are with you and your loved ones

Nancy Pardo

June 19, 2006

We're so sorry to hear of your overwhelming loss. Our hearts ache for you, and we will hold you close in prayer.

Maggie Brady

June 19, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Moeller

June 19, 2006

Dear Parenteau Family,

We are so very sorry to learn of your lose of DJ.

On behalf of the entire USO of Illinois family, we will all keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

andrea usenik

June 19, 2006

Dudley and Ginny; I heard about your son from Carol today. I am truely sorry for your loss. Mary Frances and I will have your son and family in our prayers. May god help you and your family find peace through this difficult time.

Susan Nasser

June 19, 2006

Dear Ginny and Dudley,
I am so very sorry to here about DJ please know that my thoughts and prayer's are with all of you at this time. I am so very sorry.

God Bless all of you
Susie Nasser (USO)

Delores Cazy

June 19, 2006

Ginny,

My deepest sympathy to you and your

entire family during these difficult times.

Denis and Kathy Ruch

June 19, 2006

Dear Parenteau Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. DJ was an amazing person who will be dearly missed. Only in body not spirit cause if there was one person who could pick you up when you were down I knew right where to go. May God bless all of you.

Kathy and Denis Ruch

Sister-n-law to James Parenteau

Rod and Claire Stiles

June 19, 2006

Dear Parenteau Family,



We just wanted to express our heartfelt sympathies to you during this difficult time. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.



Most Sincerely,

Brian Ide

June 19, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Parenteau family during this difficult time. I knew DJ for a long time and for many years we traveled the same road hitting every pothole along the way it seems. I had not seen him in over 7 yrs, but knowing DJ the way I did, I'm sure he would still give you the shirt off his back no matter what. He was a true and great friend.

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