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Edward Galas Obituary

Galas, Edward C. 89, of LaGrange, formerly of Berwyn, beloved husband of the late Eleanor, loving father of Lee (Thomas) Sherry, Carl (the late Linda) Galas, Christine (Martin) Halleran and the late Barbara (Herb) Heck, proud grandfather of ten, great- grandfather of 15, dear brother of Helen (Casey) Stelmack. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, at Hallowell-James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Monday, at St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Memorials to St. Thomas Hospice appreciated. 708-352-6500 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2002.

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