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Francis Nessinger Obituary

Nessinger, Francis "Frank" Francis "Frank" Nessinger, age 81 of South Holland. Retired Chicago Tribune Employee. Beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Killelea), loving father of Mary Margaret Nessinger, Jeanne (Roger) Zabel and Greg (Kate) Nessinger, proud grandfather of Willie, Derrick, Emily, Olivia Zabel and Ruslan Nessinger, dear brother of Rita (Bill) Siemer, Thomas (Catherine) Nessinger and the late Margaret (the late James) White and the late George (the late Genevieve and the late Joan) Nessinger, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 8 p.m. at Adolf-Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7000 S. Madison, Willowbrook. Frank will be lying instate Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church, 700 E. 170th St., South Holland. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cradle, 2049 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL, 60201 or Advocate Hospice, 205 West Touhy Ave. #225, Park Ridge, IL, 60068. 630-325-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2007.

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Michelle Tenuto

September 4, 2007

I am so sorry about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Tenuto Family

Dad's Birthday in 2004, with Ruslan

September 4, 2007

Mickey Farrell

September 4, 2007

We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Frank. I grew up with Frank and his family and have a lifetime of memories stored in my heart. All ou love and prayers go out to the family..love Mickey and LaVonne Farrell...Arlington Texas

Bruce, Cathy & Sydney Weiss

September 3, 2007

Greg, Mary & Jeanne,
We were saddened to hear about your dad. You and our families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Grandpa gets a kiss from Emily

September 3, 2007

Leo Football in the 40's

September 3, 2007

Greg Nessinger

September 2, 2007

Thank you for all that you have given us.

Uncle George, Aunt Rita and Dad at his 80th birthday party in 2006

September 2, 2007

Dad during VFW event in 2005

September 2, 2007

Granpa's last birthday

September 2, 2007

Christmas 2006

September 2, 2007

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