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Gene Richards Obituary

Richards, Sr., Gene W. Age 81. Army veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Lois M. (nee Futter); loving father of James (Kathy), Karen Cronin, Susan (Brian) Zygadlo, Laura Richards, Thomas and the late Robert and late Gene, Jr; dear grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 5; fond brother of the late John and the late George; uncle of 3. Funeral Tuesday 8:45 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel) to St. Symphorosa Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 6, 2012.

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Sandie Busch

May 6, 2012

Please, accept my deepest sympathies. Grandpa Gene will be missed, but never forgotten!

JOSEPH CALIENDO

May 6, 2012

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