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Edwin Schmalen Obituary

Schmalen, Edwin A. Founding member and lifetime resident of Oak Lawn for 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Adeline A. (nee Sujak), loving father of Karen A. Schmalen and Kathy A. (Jim) Abbene, proud grandpa of Ashlea, KaAthleen and Emily, dear brother of Nicholas and the late Wilbert Schmalen, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Oak Lawn Fire Department for over 25 years. Resting at the Zimmerman & Sandeman Memorial Chapel, 5200 W. 95th St., on Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Lying in state Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. Info: 708-424-0340. Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 11, 2001.

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Alice Johanson

December 12, 2001

Sincerest condolences from a longtime Oak Lawner (now in Chicago), widow of Tage Johanson.

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