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Francis Higgins Obituary

Higgins, Francis J. Age 61. Beloved husband of Alina (nee Augustinius); devoted father of Brian (Katie) and Benjamin; loving grandfather of Hannah; dear brother of Thomas Higgins and Stanley Syper. Many years of service with Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Jane de Chantal Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Ofelia Foreman

January 18, 2014

Dear Alina, Brian and Ben,
We just saw Frank's obituary in the Regional Newspaper. Our deepest condolences. Frank was a good friend. It was great trading tools back and forth as we were each working on our homes. He was a hard worker and a good man. We will pray for his soul and for your family.
Jeff, Ofelia, Christina, Caroline and Catherine

January 16, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. The Lowisz Family

David Gaidas and Family

January 15, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

January 11, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you.
Sincererly, Patty Hileman and Judy Dehnert

January 9, 2014

Alina, Brian and Ben we are so sorry for your loss. Frank was a good person, gental, kind and just a nice guy. Frank is in a wonderful place now and will always be in our hearts. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Vitas, Shirley, Brad, Mark and Erin

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Jan

18

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Jan

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Jane de Chantal Church

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Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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