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Earl N. Schmitz, age 91, beloved husband of the late Diane C. (nee Drake) and Lillian (nee Nogawski): loving father of Nancy (Don) Ernst, Steven (Kim) Schmitz, Thomas (Christine Blake) Schmitz, Michael (Chris) Schmitz and the late Earl N. Schmitz Jr.; dear grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 10; dearest uncle to many. Earl was proud member of IBEW Local 15 and ComEd Employee for 40 years. He was in the first graduating Class of Reavis High School in 1952. Visitation Thursday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Service Friday 10:00 A.M. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park. Interment Fairmont Willow Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to The Salvation Army. Funeral info 708-429-3200.
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