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George Bretz Obituary

Bretz, George age 77, late of Reddick, IL, peacefully Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his late residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, living in Romeoville for 32 years before moving to Reddick in 2003. Retired in 1992 from the City of Chicago after many years of service. George loved the lake, fishing, boating, swimming and watching his grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Carmela (Bruno), two infant daughters Pamela and Susan, a son Frank, a granddaughter Angela Bretz, his parents Peter and Katherine (Roscop) Bretz, a brother Peter and a sister Anna Thoemke. Survived by his loving family, his children Debra (Don) Egan, Cynthia (Rick) Svec, Timothy (Karen) and Brenda (Pat) Wood, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a brother Robert (Jerri) and a sister Cecilia Siracki, several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m. in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel, 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, with Deacon Rob Weierman officiating. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 815-838-5010

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 7, 2009.

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December 16, 2009

Dad,
It"s a week away from xmas and it has been so hard knowing you will not be here , When we put up the tree wayne did not help at all he was so sad about you not being here and your cerazy son -in law told Wayne the present he would bought you could be his you know Don trying make wayne laugh it didn't thereisnt a day we do not think about you we talk as though you are still here i guess thats what keeps us going .
I love you and miss you every day.
Debbie

debbie egan

February 15, 2009

Dad. I know you know this but we all miss you so very much .There is not a moment i don't think of you and i know i always will. The loss of you dad has left a empty hole in my heart. I thank god everyday that i spent the time with you . You were the best and just to let you know you would be proud of us all we are getting along and trying to help each other threw this diffucult and painful time. I can not waite til we are all together again as a family the way we were before . I know it is selfish of me not wanting you to go , but i do know it was the right thing because you are no longer in pain and that all that matters . This is nuts writing to you as though you could read this letter but it helps to write to you and be able to let it out. I love you so much. Right know it feels as though i woun't get threw this but people say i will . Just remenber we love you forever.
Debbie

Rayna (Poston) Hill

February 11, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jeanne Mocadlo

February 9, 2009

Dear Debra, Cynthia, Tim, Brenda and your entire family. We were deeply saddened upon hearing of your dad's passing. Just know that our entire family has you all in our thoughts and prayers. Our Hearts go out to you all.
Love,
Jeanne and Larry Mocadlo

Ken and Donna Reach and Family

February 8, 2009

Sorry to hear of the passing of our baseball buddy, Grandpa George. We will genuinely miss his lively conversation, company, and 'bleacher umpiring'.
May God and your happy memories console you all during this difficult time.
He was a great friend to us all.

Peggy Briody

February 8, 2009

My heart goes out to each and everyone of you at this trying time. May god be with you all.

Heidi Eisnaugle

February 7, 2009

Brenda, Pat and Family: Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family at this time of sorry. We are just a phone call away if you need anything. Our prayers are with you. Love, Heidi and Family

Nicole Neumann

February 7, 2009

Granpa, I will miss you so much and I want you to know that even though I was not always around that I thought of you and missed seeing you. Ariel is having a hard time but understands, she loves you very much. Just remember that we love you and that you will always be in our hearts. Hugs & Kisses.

Love
Nikki

Mary Wood

February 7, 2009

Brenda, Pat and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Hope you can find comfort in knowing that there are alot of people thinking of you and your family at this time. Keep the memories alive, pass them on.

Theresa Chavez

February 7, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

cindy svec

February 7, 2009

dad,
we had a hell of life togeather.
alot of up's and downs.
But we found the way to love and be friends.
u were the best father that u could be.
You were a great and the best grandfather to my childern and grand childern.
You will always be missed by me and I will always think of you,
we will all be fine.
Because we will all be toeather one day, and be a whole family agian.
Dustin will hit a home run for u this summer and catch a big wall-eye for u.
rick and rick will have a few beer's in honor of u.
Dad you will be miss from my family alway.
And we all loved u.
i hope u are dancing a and singing like everyone up there.
love and miss u cindy

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