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Henry Herter Obituary

Herter, Henry J. beloved husband of the late Emilie, devoted father of Richard A. (Ivadean), Jacquelyn S. (James M.) Williamson and Kenneth E. (Geri) Herter, proud grandfather of Dawn (Robert) Madia, Caren (James) Michaels, Jennifer (Daniel) Regan, James A. (Kendra) Williamson, Rebecca Williamson, Erika (Michael) Horstmann, Jeffrey (Barbara) Herter and Jason (Angie) Herter, great-grandfather of many, dear brother of James T. (Beverly) Herter, late Siebert (late Marie) Herter, late Vergil C. (Caroline) Herter and the late Doris (late William) Cravens, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Henry was a devoted and longtime member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Funeral Service, Wednesday, 11 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Vitas Hospice, 600 Holiday Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Matteson, IL., 60443, would be appreciated. To celebrate Henry's life, please visit www.mem.com. For info., 708-636-1200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 6, 2004.

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