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Jeffrey Atkins Obituary

Atkins, Jeffrey age 50, of Buffalo Grove, loving father of Brandon and Travis, devoted son of Howard (late Toni) and the late Naomi, cherished brother of Debra (Russell) Hicks and Robert (Francine). Jeff will be dearly missed by all. Memorial service Tuesday, 12 noon, at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove, (1 block N. of Lake Cook Rd.). There will be a luncheon following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Lung Assn. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman, Funeral Director, 847-478-1600

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2006.

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Brandon Atkins

April 10, 2006

To my loving father, who will truely be missed by all he touched. I will do my best to live up to the goals you set. You will never be forgotten only deeply missed.

mike cretsinger

April 10, 2006

extremely saddened to hear of jeffs passing..he was a great father who loved his boys, that was very clear.

great salesman, and backgammon player. use to love playing him..

jeff you will truly be missed..

Evan Woods

April 10, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Jeff was a good friend and a devoted father and will be dearly missed.

Connie Estrada-O'Rourke

April 10, 2006

I have so many memories of our friendship that I have been thinking about. Jeff was always there for me whenever I needed him. He was like one of my brothers. We cried and laughed together. He will always be in my heart. I will see you again Bo and we will make new memories.

carol jones

April 10, 2006

schaumburg lincoln mercury will miss

jeff. he was a good man and a fun person. he is with the angels now.

HARLAN GRABOWSKY

April 9, 2006

I am saddened by the passing of jeff atkins i remember him very fondly from a long time ago .

Bob Atkins

April 9, 2006

My Dad and I will miss Jeff. I can say without hesitation, he was a great father. He raised two fine young men, and I am proud to be their uncle. We are both relieved his suffering is over.

Susan Kuta

April 9, 2006

Jeff will be missed by us all. His sister Debra was such a loving and devoted part of his life, she was Jeff's angel on earth. Jeff will live in our hearts forever and will now look after us all from above.

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