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Jerome Harris Obituary

Harris, Jerome J. US Navy Vet. of Mt. Prospect, beloved husband of Barbara (nee Roth), loving father of Stacey (Rick) Rashman, Cindy (Arthur) Bormet and David (Nancy) Harris, fond grandfather of Brooke Harris, Rebecca Harris, and Casey Bormet, dear brother of Fred (the late Elaine) Harris and brother-in-law of Michael (Beverly) Roth, also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services and interment are private. Arrangements by: Oehler Funeral Home, DesPlaines. For further info: 847-824-5155.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 29, 2005.

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dave heller

March 31, 2005

dear harris family , my deepest sympathy to you all. it was a privlege knowing mr.harris. when he would stop by my house in morton grove he would always make my family and i laugh and smile . he was a nice man .

Tony and Edie Ruffolo

March 30, 2005

Dave and family we are sorry for your loss

Bill Safron

March 30, 2005

Dear Harris Family,



My deepest sympathy goes out to your family on your loss. Jerry had such an incredible impact on my fathers life he always has a big smile on his face when he would reminiscence about their childhood days, he will be missed by all of us.

Robert Schmalholz

March 30, 2005

You have our deepest sympathy.

Robert and Jackie Schmalholz

Marlene Sachs

March 29, 2005

He whom you love and lost is no longer where he was before. He is now wherever you are. My sympathies to you and yours.

cindy harris

March 29, 2005

Dear Mom, Stacey,David,Nancy, Brooke, Becca, and Casey,

Our hearts are just broken. Just when I think I don't have any more tears..there's more.Ours lives will never again be normal. We have been so privileged to have had a man so wonerful and generous in ours lives.I am so proud to call him my Dad. He was brave and a fighter. Now we must try to be. Maybe we can , because he made us and we have his blood. I Love Dad and all of you so much, more than words can ever say.

charlene & Irwin klein

March 29, 2005

Dear Barb,

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to

you and the children. Will get in

touch with you very soon.

BARBARA/STEVE MACK/DONNELLY

March 29, 2005

Dear Barbara and family:

Steve and I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to all of you on the loss of Jerry.



Barbara Mack and Steve Donnelly

DON EDELSTEIN

March 29, 2005

Our deepest condolences to the Family.

From all of us at Western Plastics

Nikki Simon

March 29, 2005

Tom Vigil and I extend our deep simpathy at this time of sorrow for the Harris family. Stacy, it has always been evident how you cherished your Dad. Your loss is immeasurable and I can only hope that the love of your friends and family provide some comfort. Our hearts go out to your Mom and sister and brother. With deepest simpathy -- Tom and Nikki

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