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James Ladd Obituary
Ladd, James Richard "Dick" beloved husband of Um chon, loving father of Janet M. (Charles Buddeke) Ladd, Steven Ladd, Kathleen T. (Joseph) Strezishar, Diane P. Kawa, Leonard A. Ladd and the late James R. Ladd Jr., dear step-father of Toney Stutesman and late Thomas Michael Stutesman, cherished grandfather of 15, fond brother of Joanne Mackey and the late Joseph Donald (Betty) Ladd. US Army WWII Veteran. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m., Friday at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Prayers 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Drake & Sons with a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at Queen of Angels Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, 77 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL, 60603. Arrangements by Pfaff-Garner-Adinamis Funeral Home. Info. 773-561-6874 or www.pgfuneral.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tony & Gloria Floridan
February 3, 2006
Dear family of Dick Ladd:
We're so sorry to learn of Dick's death. Our sincere sympathy to you.
Jeannie Buddeke-Brennan
February 2, 2006
Dear Jan & the Ladd Family
My condolences on the loss of your dad and husband. I remember meeting him at family gatherings -
how tall & handsome he was. He seemed to love life and liked to do many things. I knew he was sick & I hope he did not have to suffer much.
Love, Jeannie
Colleen King
February 2, 2006
My deepest condolences to Jan Ladd and her family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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