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Frank McDowell Obituary

McDowell, Frank Age 85 of Wonder Lake. Entered eternal rest Tuesday January 24th at his residence. Frank was a teamster for Local 705 and Local 734 and proud to be a teamster for over 60 years. Beloved husband of Norma nee Kranig. Loving father of Susan (the late William) Keener and Janet McDowell, both of Wonder Lake. Dear grandfather to Frank (Crystal) Keener. Fond brother to Robert. Resting at Justen's Wonder Lake Funeral Home. Visitation Friday January 27th, 9:30am until 11:30am. Funeral Mass Friday 12:00pm NOON Chist the King Catholic Church. Interment Christ the King Cemetery. Memorials greatly appreciated to his Church. Info 815-728-0233

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2012.

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Sherry Helms

January 31, 2012

Good-bye for now Uncle Frank..until we meet again.. You will be missed but not forgotten!!! Love Always, your niece Sherry

Sherry Helms (Carlisle)

January 31, 2012

Aunt Norma,
My heart was sadden to hear about Uncle Frank. I sure did love him...huh Aunt Norma? I always loved when grama ginger and I would come and staying with you both. He was a good man and I sure am proud to have known him and to have been a part of his family.. My prayers are with you all. For His love and His strength to be with you today and always!! I love you Aunt Norma very much and you are and have been a very blessed women to have had the love and companionship for these many years. So my pray also is for the Joy of the Lord to be upon your heart in your time of sorrow. He surely will be missed but not forgotten!! Love Always, your niece Sherry Helms (Ray & Ginger Kranig's grand-daughter)

Rich Gorski

January 26, 2012

Dear Sue, We are so sorry about your fathers' death. We can not be with you tomorrow but, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs too. Tina and Rich

Sandi Sobieski

January 26, 2012

Jan:

My heartfelt sympathy to you & your family. My thoughts & prayers are with you. He is now at peace & with the Lord.

Janice Ziebel

January 26, 2012

Jan, My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Judy Biggers

January 26, 2012

Sue, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Carole Low

January 26, 2012

Dear Sue and Jan,
We were saddened to hear of your Dad's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mother. The whole gang was with you in spirit on Wednesday morning!

Carole and Kelly Low

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