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Edward Brand Obituary

Brand, Edward M. Retired Battalion Chief of Oak Lawn. Beloved husband of Debra (nee Gray) Brand; loving father of Samantha (Frank) Stephens, Annie Brand and Joseph Brand; proud grandfather of Kylee Jean; son of Ernest (the late Norma Jean) Brand; fond brother of Ernest Brand, William Brand and Ross Brand; adored uncle of many nieces and nephews; cherished cousin of many; dear brother-in-law of many. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 18, 2016.

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David Weinstein

April 20, 2016

Debbie: My deepest condolences. May Ed's memory be for a blessing to you and your family.

Warren Jones

April 20, 2016

Deepest condolences to the entire Brand family. I was the next batter after Eddie took a pitch to the jaw on opening day of OLBB circa 1963. Took three straight strikes and couldn't get back to the dugout quick enough! God's speed, Ed!
Warren Jones OLCHS '71

John Loranger

April 19, 2016

My deepest condolences, Debbie, to you and your entire family. I am so sorry. John Loranger and daughters

April 19, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort to the Brand family.

The Kinney Family

Edward Quinn

April 19, 2016

From your friends at GANO AC, rest in peace buddy.

cindy moran

April 19, 2016

god bless u all miss u luve u deb take care our prayers are with u all flowers where sent

Steve Grabowski

April 19, 2016

I will fondly remember my days with Ed on the Oak Lawn Fire Department. What a great time! Rest in peace my friend.."see ya at the big one"!

Mary Savaiano

April 19, 2016

My heart goes out to all of his family. I had the pleasure of going to school with him. So sad to hear this.

Joseph Dziedzic

April 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these times. Eddy is at peace now.

Sincerely,

Joe Dziedzic
Nancy Schuler
And Family

Jeff Reopelle

April 19, 2016

With the deepest sympathy I pray that the family will have the strength and find comfort and know that Ed is looking down on them saying "celebrate my life and do not morn my leaving this life." He was a special person in everyone's life. May God watch over his loved ones!

April 18, 2016

My heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family.
So vet sorry for your loss.

Susan DiFonzo Siever

Lewis & Laurie Cannon

April 18, 2016

Will always remember the hot tub cousin Ed!!! You were the best since I caught the bouquet at your wedding to my very special cousin Debbie!! You will be missed!!! Love The Cannon's from Texas!!!❤

Fran & Lloyd Schroeder

April 18, 2016

Wish we could be with you at this sorrowful time but we hold you in our Hearts & Prayers with Love.
Aunt Fran & Uncle Lloyd

April 18, 2016

To the family of Edward Brand you have my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during the critical time. Please read Isaiah 28:8

April 18, 2016

With deepest sympathy for the family. May the God of loyal love comfort your family during this time of need.

April 18, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family

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19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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20

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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20

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Gerald Churc

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