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James Cressie Obituary

Cressie, James Theodore 75, died Saturday, February 14, 2004. Services Friday, February 20th, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave., visitation 6 p.m., service 7 p.m. Survived by wife, Dorothy, daughter, Allyson, sisters, Rosalind and Delores, brother, George, grandchildren, Nicky, Angela, Andrea and Matthew, great-grandchildren, Nickolas, Jarred and Joseph. Mr. Cressie served as Deputy Commissioner of Streets and Sanitation during Harold Washington administration.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2004.

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Lois James

February 24, 2004

To my friend Dorothy and family. We (John and I), wish to express to you our concern and our love for you and your family during this, your hour of sorrow.You have our prayers and our deepest sympathy.

Nancy N. Flowers

February 19, 2004

God Bless The Family. The Memories

you shared will always be with you.

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