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Henry Witte Obituary

Witte, D.O., Henry W. Of Worth, Illinois, left this earth peacefully, with family present, on February 17, 2017. He was 94 years old. Henry was the beloved and devoted husband of Betty (nee Ansett) for 69 and a half years to the day (they were married August 17, 1947).Henry was the loving father of Ruth (Ted) Ogden, Bob (Sue) Witte and David Witte; grandfather of Danielle Groth, Katie (Ryan) Young, Kristen Witte, Jen (Jeff) Ryan, Shane (Jackie) Sierzega and Ron (Rosy) Sierzega; great-grandfather to Logan, Mallory, Reese, Parker and Drake. Henry is also survived by his younger brother, Robert (Doris) Witte; sister-in-law, Lois Ansett; and many much loved nieces and nephews. A memorial service to commemorate and celebrate the life of Henry Witte will be held Saturday, April 1st at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11007 76th Avenue, Worth, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Henry's name to St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11007 S. 76th Avenue, Worth, IL 60482 or Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 28, 2017.

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Tricia Witte

March 30, 2017

We send our love and prayers. Henry's great laughter will be missed.

March 28, 2017

Offering deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May your cherished memories shine through your sorrow. John 11: 33-44

David Gaidas and Family

March 28, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Sonia and John Snavely

March 4, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to Aunt Betty and family. Henry was a great person and will be missed by all who knew him. He will never be forgotten.

Gerry Witte

March 4, 2017

Henry was a special person. I admired everything about him. He is in a better place but I am going to deeply miss talking with him and seeing him. My thoughts and prayers are now with Betty and the family.

Al & Kathy Karaus

March 3, 2017

Some people are a real privilege to know, Henry was one of those people, and we are grateful to have had that opportunity. He will be missed by many.

Brent and Aleen Snavely

February 20, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. He was a great man -- truly one of kind.

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