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Gordon Plahm Obituary

Plahm, Gordon J. Age 75, Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Veronica nee Hale. Loving father of Gordon G. (Kathy), Tracey (Mark) Salihar and Greg (Donna)Plahm. Cherished grandfather of Deena and Brian Plahm. Dear brother of Patricia (the late Bob) Woolet, the late Eileen (Roy) Kerkstra, the late George "Bud" (the late Helen) Plahm, the late Mary (Casey) Lode, the late Bob (Carol) Plahm, the late Bill (Sharon) Plahm and the late Jim Plahm. Dear brother-in-law of Alonzo "Lonnie" (Carole) Hale, William (Kathie) Webber, Rodney (the late Cherie) Hubbard and the late Don (Phyllis) Hale. Fond uncle of many. Gordon is a friend of many and beloved by all. A Jr. Vice Commander at Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991. Chapel prayers 9:15 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 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 Monday 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. In lieu of flowers donations to Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot Worth, IL 60482 appreciated. 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 28, 2011.

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April 20, 2011

Vera and the entire Plahm family. I cannot express my sadness at hearing of "Gordos" passing. I worked at Jewel for many years and every time Gordon would pull up at my back door my day would become just a little bit brighter.Bill, Bob, and now Gordon. The hole in my heart has just grown larger. You are all in my Prayers...Mike Fundator

Bill Pacyga

April 7, 2011

Vera and family

My sympathy to you and your family. Gordie was a great guy
and fun to be with. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Scott and Tracey Webber

April 6, 2011

To Uncle Gordie,
Nobody better at always making somebody smile, and always being there for family and friends. Our times, laughs and Old Sytle's together will last forever. Thank you for all of the great times!

Kat Duchowicz

April 3, 2011

To the Plahm family, Gordie will be missed by many. You all did a wonderful job with the services for him. He was and always will be so proud of his family. Gordie always had a smile and a kind word. He could always make you laugh no matter how bad you were feeling. He will be forever missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Plahm family, you had one in a million, and now he is home. One day we will all see him again. I take comfort in knowing that. God bless you Gordie!

April 3, 2011

Vera and Family,

Our Most Heartfelt Sympathy on the Loss of a Most wonderful man Gordie. You are in our prayers.

Fondly,

Joan and Tom Wisinski and Family

Fred, Debbie, Betty and Frederick Schmitt

April 1, 2011

Dear Plahm Family--
What a gentleman and loving man your husband, father and grandpa was. He was always first out of his chair to make one feel welcome at the gatherings we were at. Gordon had the most wonderful smile for all and so enjoyed his friends and family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time, but hope remains in the treasury of his memory.
Much love,

Kathie Webber

April 1, 2011

Vera,
When I married into your family, you made me feel welcome from the start. But best of all, the two of you became life long friends. The memories we have together are priceless. Thank you!
Love, Kathie

Tracy Webber

April 1, 2011

My heartfelt condolences to Aunt Vera, Gordie, Greg, Tracey and family. I will always treasure my memories of times spent with Uncle Gordon...so many fun and happy times! What a special guy...

Bill Webber

April 1, 2011

Gordie,
You were more than a brother-in-law, you were like my brother. Thanks for all the years of support.
We will all miss you buddy.
Love,
Bill

April 1, 2011

To Vera and Family,
The turnout for Gordon's wake and funeral was amazing. It is proof how many people loved and respected him. We are blessed to be a party of this wonderful family. We love all of you!
Love, Bill and Kathie

Deena Plahm

March 31, 2011

My Dear Grandpa,

You were the best Grandpa and girl could ask for. Thank you for always being there for me and loving me unconditionally. You will forever be in my heart. I will always think about all of our great memories every day for the rest of my life. I will miss you more than I'll ever be able to explain. I love you Grandpa, now, forever, and always.

Love,
Dink

Gayle Hite

March 30, 2011

Aunt Vera, Butch, Greg and Tracey and the entire Plahm family,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Gordon, and even more sorry that I was not able to pay my respects in person. Uncle Gordon was one of the kindest, nicest funniest people I have ever met, and I am so proud to have know him. He truly will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Love and kisses to you all.
Gayle Hite

Gayle Hite

March 30, 2011

Aunt Vera, Butch, Gregg and Tracey and all of the Plahm family,
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Gordon and so sorry that I could not express my condolensces in person as we were in Vegas when I got the news. Uncle Gordon was truly one of the nicest kindest funniest people I have ever met and I am proud to have known him. I know he will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love and kisses to all of you. Gayle Hite

Steve O'Connor

March 30, 2011

Vera,
My Father, Glenn and I were saddened to learn of the death of Gordon. He was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. When we worked together in Melrose Park I thought many times how great it would be if all the drivers had his attitude and work ethic. It won't be the same driving down 115th street and not seeing the garage door open and Gordie there. Our sypathy and condolences to your Family.

March 30, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about Gordie's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Ruby and Carl Graf

Rhonda Menyes

March 29, 2011

May you rest in peace.

March 29, 2011

My sympathy to the Plahm family.My mom (Irene Peterson James) was a cousin.
Margie Curry

Karen M. Swiecicki

March 29, 2011

To "Gordie", a most dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend....you and your wonderful smile and laugh will be greatly missed by those of us fortunate enough to have known you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this very difficult time. May you rest in peace, and may God be with you. You will be missed by all of us.
Karen M. Swiecicki
American Legion Riders Post 991

March 29, 2011

To the Plahm family
Bob and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of Gordie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Bob and Sharon Pusateri

Bob and Dot Rung

March 28, 2011

Vera!!!
Gordie was sure a very special guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dave Rudolph & Marissa Macek

March 28, 2011

We were saddened to learn about the passing of Gordon. Each and every time we saw him, he had a smile on his face. He was always upbeat, and his personality was contagious. We are sorry we are unable to attend his services, but our thoughts and prayers are with Gordon and his family.

Dave Rudolph

March 28, 2011

I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Gordon. Each and every time I saw him, he had a smile on his face. He was always upbeat, and his energy was contagious. I am very sorry I am unable to attend his services, but my thoughts and prayers are with Gordon and his family.

Dennis & Janet (Lode) Spada

March 28, 2011

Our heartfelt condolances to the family and friends of Gordon.

Jeff Hale

March 28, 2011

Uncle "G",Thanks for always being a kind and wonderful person to me and my family.I will never forget those Bears Games together. Love Jeff

Jerry Kirk

March 28, 2011

I worked with Gordy at Rueters dairy in the sixtys and than at Jewel Foods''transportation''thru the nineties he was always upbeat and brought a lot to the table, I know he will be missed by many. My condolances to all his family.

Bridget Saunoris

March 28, 2011

Gordon you will be in your hearts forever.

Bill Webber

March 28, 2011

Uncle Gordon, you were loved by so many and will be dearly missed by all of us. Thanks for a lifetime of wonderful memories! Love Turkey

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