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James Norris Obituary

Norris, James Edward age 80, at rest June 18, 2010. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen Norris. Loving father of James (Ann), Terry (Gail), Judy (John) Fleming, John (Teresa), Kevin, Mary Kay (Kevin) O'Loughlin, and Ellen (Bryan) Chesley. Adored, grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Rosemary (Richard) Burgess and the late Marjorie (Robert) Stahl. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friend to many. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m., prayers Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at Blake Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd St. Oak Lawn, IL to St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Mass Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Funeral inquiries: 708-636-1193.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 20, 2010.

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Carol (Bonomo) Vervoort

June 22, 2010

May you feel the comfort of your warm memories of your father/grandfather/brother/husband, in this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Norris family. Carol (Bonomo) Vervoort

Patty (Fleming) Jercich

June 21, 2010

My deepest sympathies go out to the enitre Norris family. Mr. Norris was such a gentle soul and friendly man. I pray that the best memories of your husband/dad/grandpa will live in your hearts for many years.

James Edward Norris

June 21, 2010

Rest in Peace

Ellen (Norris) Chesley

June 21, 2010

We miss you so Dad but are comforted knowing your first breath of heaven was peace. Your legacy lives on in the Norris family

Michael O'Malley Fleming

June 20, 2010

I would like to offer my sympathies to the entire Norris family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom & Neva Stahl

June 20, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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