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Edward DeBreaux Obituary

DeBreaux, Edward A. Age 73, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011. Dear brother of Joan (Melvin) Koster. Proud uncle of James Koster, Kenneth (Colleen) Koster and Susan (Jeffrey) Drenth. Great uncle of Kevin, Becky, Kenny, Katie, Ryan, Kyle, and Megan. Preceded in death by his parents Albert and Ruth DeBreaux. Visitation Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL with services conducted by Rev. Andy Combs. Interment - Cedar Park Cemetery - Calumet Park, IL. Mr. DeBreaux was retired from Chicago Water Filtration Plant and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Lemont, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to First Church of the Nazarene, 12725 Bell Rd., Lemont, IL 60439 or to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 520 W. Erie St. Suite 210, Chicago, IL 60654. For further information please contact 708-333-7000 or visit www.SMITSFH.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 20, 2011.

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Tina Gagliano

September 27, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are all so sorry for your loss. From all of us at Lagestee Insurance.

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