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Edwin Aitken Obituary

Aitken, Edwin P. age 58, of Spring Grove, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of Laura (nee Hoffman), loving father of David (Rita) and Jeannie Saylor, cherished grandfather of Hannah Aitken, Noah and Jade Saylor, Grace Aitken, Hadley Saylor and Josephine and Mae Aitken, dear brother of Viola Mae Walker and Peter and William Aitken. In-state Sunday, 2 p.m. until time of service 3 p.m., at Lutheran Church of All Saints, 5800 State Park Rd., Fox Lake. Interment private. Visitation Saturday, 3 to 8 p.m., at Spring Grove Funeral Chapel, 8103 Wilmot Rd. (one mile North of Rt. 12), Spring Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL, 60602, appreciated. For funeral info: 815-675-0550

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 6, 2007.

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Gerry Patryn

July 8, 2007

Laura,

May I extend my deepest sympathy to you, your kids and grandkids at the death of Ed. I read Ed's obituary in the newspaper and was sadenned to hear of your loss.

Sincerely, Gerry Patryn

Dale and Ann Schuelke

July 7, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry through this time of need.
Our Sympathies to you and your family at this time.

Bob & Rylan Lyle

July 7, 2007

Queeney, David and Jeannie,
Deepest sympathy to you all for your loss. Uncle Eddie and you all will forever be in my prayers. God Bless.
With Love,
Bob (Curly Q) And Rylan Lyle

Peter Aitken

July 6, 2007

Laurie, Dave, Jeannie and family:
We will truly miss Eddie. We have our many precious memories of him, hunting, family parties and our special "Santa Claus". Our deepest sympathies. All our love,
Uncle Buzzy, Aunt Neater, Larry, Rosie, Michelle and Hayley

Peter Aitken

July 6, 2007

Laurie,Dave,Jeannie and family:
We will truly miss Eddie, but we will have our precious memories of hunting with him, the many family barbeques & parties and our special "Santa Claus". Our deepest sympathies. All our love,
Uncle Buzzy, Aunt Neater, Larry, Rosie, Michelle and Hayley

Violamae Walker

July 6, 2007

Eddie will be miss by the family as a whole. He was a Christmas gift to me and always will remain one of the best one, He will never be forgotten
Love
SIs (Violamae) and Dan

Lydia Morrison

July 6, 2007

Aunt Laura, David, and Jeannie,
Uncle Eddie will be truly missed.
We will miss our "Santa".
Our Deepest Sympathies,
John, Lydia, John, and Kelsey

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