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Gerald Mabus Obituary

Mabus, Gerald Carl age 73, passed away On April 10, 2010.Gerald was born on January 12, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois and was a graduate of Tuley High School. On May 18th, 1957 he married Carol Mabus (Schmidt). They were married for 27 years and had five children together. Father of Son, Mark Mabus, his wife Stephanie of Chicago: Son, Michael Mabus, his wife Angela with Grandchildren Josh, Nicole, Amber and Matt of Chicago: Daughter Kimberly (Mabus) Shirahama, her husband Mark with Grandchildren Anthony, Ashlee, Daniel and Michael of Hoffman Estates: Daughter Karyn Mabus of Chicago: Son Steven Mabus his wife Sandra with Grandchildren Jake and Jennifer of Mt. Prospect: "Jerry" was a long time employee of Teletype Corp before retiring and pursuing his 30 year real estate career. He had a passion for the art of bonsai and was regarded for his animated story telling. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Trust fund for Jerrys' special needs daughter, Karyn Mabus 5231 N. Marmora, Chicago Illinois 60630. "The fact of the matter is" he was loved and we will remember him well.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 15, 2010.

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Vivian Mabus-Greene

April 17, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Mabus family and a tribute to my dear brother Jerry. You will truly be missed but I know that our Lord as well as our Father Carl, our Mother Annette, our brother Ronald and all of the Mabus and Wisniewski family were there to welcome you home. God's blessings are with you my dear brother and I'm grateful for the time and the love we shared as children and as adults. With all our love, your sister Vivian, your brother in law Ray, our children Deborah, Ray Jr..Russell, Christopher and Diane Greene.

DAN MAXIME

April 15, 2010

Dear Carol and family.
Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. He was another of our "fine Tuley boys."

DAN and GINI MAXIME
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George & Luisa Olifer

April 15, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mark O'Donnell

April 15, 2010

The members and officers of Local 830 would like to express their heart felt sympathies to the Mabus family in the loss of their Father. May good memories ease your grief!

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