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Erwin Gortz Obituary
Gortz, Erwin H. a resident of Grayslake passed away Monday, February 5, 2007, at his home at the age of 80. He was born October 12, 1926, in Chicago, IL to the late August and Leopoldina Gortz. Erwin is survived by his daughter, Linda Schmidt, his son Frank D. Gortz, and his sister Eleanor Hayes of Tinley Park, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marge (nee: Stupp) Gortz. All funeral services will be private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL, 60030. For more information please call: 847-223-8122 or log on www.strangfuneral.org. 
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Linda Schmidt
February 9, 2007
Ifound out Feb.8 that my dad had passed. Now my mother and father are together. My thougths are with all family and friends. Anyone who would like to contact me please do
Frank Gorts
February 8, 2007
MY sister and myself just found out about this thursday night. MY sympathies to all. If we can get in touch with anyone please email me.
Frank Gorts
February 8, 2007
MY sister and myself Just found out about this thursday night. MY symathies to all. If we can get in touch with anyone please email me.
Linda & Bill Linson
February 8, 2007
Uncle Erv left us with many fond memories. He always had a good joke or story to tell. We will miss him.
Maxine Tint
February 8, 2007
My sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all family and friends that cared about and for Erv.
Maxine Tint
Patricia Osborn
February 8, 2007
Our sympathies go to Erv's family and friends. I knew Erv from Des Plaines and he was a very friendly person along with his wilfe Marge.
Pete & Pat Osborn (Saddlebrook Farms)
Marc Spunt
February 8, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to Erv’s family and friends.
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