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Edward Remus Obituary

Remus, Edward R. age 81, a Plainfield resident for 56 years, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at his daughter's home in Batavia, surrounded by his family. Born October 14, 1929 in Joliet. Loving husband of Dorothy A. Remus (nee Gecan), wedded 60 years February 3, 2011. Beloved father of Kathy (Jim) Freedlund, Michael Remus, Linda (Dean) Burgeson, Nancy Lambert and Tom (Jody) Remus. Dearest grandfather of Alison and JJ, Bobby and Tony, Kelli and Zach, Heather, Jake and Ava. Great grandfather of Cade, Elise, Emily, Jonathan, Jordan, Olivia, and Brayden. Dear brother of Virginia (George) Frankovich and Daniel (Kay) Remus. Preceded in death by his parents Edward Remus and Josephine Ercegovich and beloved son John. Proud Army Veteran serving in the Arterial Division and the Military Police. Edward was the last Presidentially appointed Post Master in 1964 of Plainfield, IL. For 71 years Ed enjoyed his hobby of Pigeon Racing and was a member of the Fox Valley Pigeon Racing. He also enjoyed fishing and was an avid White Sox Fan. He was a life long member of the Plainfield Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12 from 2:00 until 6:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home, 15219 S. Joliet Road (Corner of Rts. 30 & 59), Plainfield, IL 60544. A Memorial Service will follow at 6:00 PM. For information, 815-436-9221 or www.overman-jones.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 11, 2010.

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December 14, 2010

danny so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. may your memories sustain you at this time. just think, maybe he's up with my dad fishing?? love to you and all your family.

donna (laurie) stephen

December 14, 2010

danny so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. may your memories sustain you at this time. just think, maybe he's up with my dad fishing?? love to you and all your family.

December 14, 2010

Mike, So Sorry to hear of you father's passing. I will keep him in my prayers. Your friend, Jim O'Connell

diane pagni

December 13, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, You are in my prayers, He is up with dad now Stu Ferguson and my mom recently so God bless them all, He was a good friend love diane Ferguson(pagni)

Robyn (Schwab)Wojciechowski

December 12, 2010

Linda,Mike,Nancy,Kathy,Tom. So sorry to read about your Dad's Passing. I didn't even know he has been sick. I'm glad you all were with him as went to Our Father's home. He is at Peace. I hope you also find peace knowing this. I had many good times with you all and my heart and prayers go out to you all. God Bless you.

Kristen Gad

December 12, 2010

Dear Remus family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will really miss your dad! He was a great man, a really wonderful and thoughtful person and we are proud that we got to know him and glad we were neighbors the past 5 years. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike, Kristen & Addison Gad

judy shepherd

December 12, 2010

to the remus family ' sorry to here about your lost he was a great friend and neibor will miss him very much

John Bidgood

December 11, 2010

To the Remus family,
Sorry to hear of your loss of your father, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Ellen Bidgood

December 11, 2010

Remus family, sorry to hear of your loss. Our dad will be Glad to have his old buddy flying pigeons up in heaven with him. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda (Mutz) Whitgrove & Pat Mutz

Marilyn Walsh

December 11, 2010

Kathy and the Remus family,
Sorry to hear about your loss our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Marilyn (Bidgood) Walsh

Jack & Dottie Hardy

December 11, 2010

Sorry to read over the loss of your love one. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Bobbi Johnston

December 11, 2010

Remus family, sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Bobbi (Jesonowski) Johnston

December 11, 2010

My Friend, you will be truly missed, I will always remember our good times together,God needs a good pigeon flyer in Heaven.
Robert & Genevieve Franzen
Morris, Il

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