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Gerald Elliott Obituary

Elliott, Gerald L. age 82, late of New Lenox, IL. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Crisanti), loving father of Gerald G. Elliott, Therese (Gary) Leidolph, George (Theresa) Elliott and Joseph (Barbara) Elliott, proud grandfather of Chad (Kristen), Amanda (Michael), Nicole and the late Matthew and Daniel, great-grandfather of six, caring brother of Nedra (late Thomas) Harrison, brother-in-law of Joseph Crisanti. Funeral Tuesday, March 12, 2007, 9:30 a.m., from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd., Mokena, IL, 60448, to St. Jude Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Gerald was a WWII Veteran and receive the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, 17060 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL, 60477. Visitation Monday, from 2 to 9 p.m. 708-479-1210 or www.vandenbergfunerals.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2007.

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FRANK (CHR) CUSUMANO

March 13, 2007

MY PRAYS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FATHER AND FAMILY....THANKS

Gail Volpe

March 12, 2007

Marie and Family:
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved husband, Father and Grandpa. He will truly be missed by all. I found out too late to make arrangements to come to the wake. I said my personal prayers for Jerry. He is with all that have gone before him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

James M. Rossi

March 12, 2007

To the family of Gerald L. Elliott , May God give you strength and understanding during this tough period....my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and whomever came in contact with Jerry. I knew him to be a very caring and loving father .

March 10, 2007

To the Gerald L. Elliott Family:

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your loved one.

Please keep in mind the provision that God have in store for those who have fallen asleep in death.


Sincerely

The Alexander's Family

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