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James Long Obituary

Long, James W. loving husband of Jane (nee Mordhorst), dearest father of Dale (Amy), Howard (Sylvia), Joseph (Vickie), James Long and Dorothy (Peter) Ptak, proud grandfather of 13, dear brother of Robert (Elaine) Long, Marion (Gerald) Swock and the late Joan (Daniel) Fitzgerald. Proud owner of Seamus and Chivas. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m., at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Prayer service Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from the funeral home, followed by 10 a.m., Mass, at St. Stephen Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorials to Rand Park Dog Training Club or American Shetland Sheep Dog Association Rescue Fund. For info: 847-699-9003 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 20, 2003.

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Jerry Kirk

April 21, 2003

To a good friend and former workmate ,My prayers and thoughts are with you. And Jan and family my sympathys are with you.

Jerry/Gayle Kirk

Dodie Rozak

April 21, 2003

Our love and sympathy to a wonderful neighbor and a dear friend. Rest in peace and may the sun shine on you always.

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