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Gordon Plahm Obituary

Plahm, Gordon G. "Gordie" "Butch" Age 51 beloved husband of Kathy nee: Baxter. Loving and cherished father of Brian Plahm. Devoted son of Veronica (the late Gordon J.) Plahm. Dearest brother of Tracey (Mark) Salihar and Greg (Donna) Plahm. Fond uncle of Deena Plahm. Dear nephew, cousin and friend of many. Gordie worked for over 30 years as a truck driver for Frito Lay. Chapel prayer 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2011 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth to Our Lady Of The Ridge Catholic Church 108th and Oxford Chicago Ridge. Mass 10:00 a.m. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708 448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 4, 2011.

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July 22, 2011

We lost over a year together but the last few months we had together no one can take that away from us and that is what's so special.I love and miss you so much.Kathy

Gayle Hite

June 4, 2011

I just dont even know what to say to all of you. I am so sorry to hear about Gordie. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during your time of grief.
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Gayle and Jerry Hite

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