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Elmer Braasch Obituary

Braasch, Elmer W. Veteran Army, Korean War. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Carney); loving father of Margerie (Charles) Hamlin, Michelle C.P.D. (Thomas) Braasch-Fortuna, and William T. Braasch; dearest grandfather of Frank (Johanna) Nimeth, Genevieve Nimeth, and Ryan and Jack Fortuna; great-grandfather of Frank Nimeth IV. Funeral Monday 11:00 a.m. from FORAN FUNERAL HOME 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem) to St. Daniel the Prophet Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Chicago Special Olympics are appreciated. For information 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 2, 2014.

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February 7, 2014

My condolences for the loss of Elmer W. Braasch. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain you during this difficult time. John 17: 3
Sincerely,
Janice

February 3, 2014

Im sorry.

Eve Gushes

February 2, 2014

Michelle~
What a wonderful man your dad must have been to have raised such a wonderful daughter. May his memory be eternal.
Sincere condolences to your entire family at this difficult time.

February 2, 2014

our sympathy to the Braasch family at this time - Gene & Barb Wojciechowski

Gloria Majerczyk

February 2, 2014

Michelle, My condolences for the loss of your father. God Bless your family.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

February 2, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Lt. Eve Gushes, Elmer will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 FEB, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

February 2, 2014

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