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Frank V. Craven

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Vandenberg Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17248 South Harlem Avenue

Tinley Park, Illinois

Frank Craven Obituary

Craven, Frank V. WWII Veteran, beloved husband of the late Gladys E. (nee Ryan), devoted pa of Sandra (late Jack) Crowley and MaryKay (Jim) Foster, loving grandfather of Tom and Tracie Foster, John (Shelly), Jeff (Shannon) and Heather Crowley, dear brother of James K. Craven, preceded in death by many brothers and sisters, fond uncle and great uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 a.m. from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, to St. Emeric Church, Mass 11 a.m. interment in St. Mary Cemetery. Retired 50-year member of the Sprinklerfitter's Union Local #281. 708-532-1635. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 17, 2001.

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Donna and Sue Morgan

October 17, 2001

Please accept our deepest condolences on Frank's passing. We have many fond memories of when you all lived on Wolcott and also Rockwell. Our prayers are with you.

Love, Donna and Sue

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