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Jerry Diehl Obituary

Diehl Sr., Jerry A. Air Force Veteran Vietnam War, dear husband of Darlene (nee Bekavac), proud father of Jerry (Maria), Jeffrey (Shannon) and David, loving Opa of J.J., beloved son of Laura and Richard Waibel and the late John Diehl, son-in-law to Lucille and the late Anton Bekavac, fond brother of John (Judy) and Jeanne (Mark) Benson, brother-in-law and friend of Joe & Lu Smyth, John & Myrna Jurcev, Tony & Angie Chobot and Dan & Chris Byrne, uncle Jerry to many nieces and nephews. Member of Johnson-Phelps Post #5220 VFW. Funeral Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., to St. Linus Church for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. Monday. 708-636-1193.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 25, 2003.

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Roger,Kathy,Dave,Hugo,Glen,Loretta,John,&Tim Simplot Partners

September 23, 2003

The Diehl Family,

We just found out the sad news of Jerry's passing. We feel for your loss. All of us here knew Jerry as a great guy who loved his family.

Our prayers are with you.

Roger, Kathy, Dave, Hugo,Glen,Loretta,John&Tim Simplot Partners

September 23, 2003

The Diehl Family,

We just found out the sad news of Jerry's passing. We feel for your loss. All of us here new Jerry as a great guy who loved his family.

Our prayers are with you.

Jeff McClorey

August 27, 2003

Jerry and family:



I just heard about your loss and you have my deepest sympathies. I'll keep your family in my prayers.



Sincerely,



Jeff McClorey

Danny McGuire, Jr.

August 27, 2003

The Diehl Family,

My condolences your loss. I remember Mr. Diehl and your family from St. Clare. What a great family! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Danny L. McGuire, Jr. & Family

Dan & Grace McGuire

August 27, 2003

We are so sorry for your loss. The memories of the wonderful families of St. Clare are so vivid! Wasn't it just yesterday?



Your family is in our prayers.



- Dan and Grace McGuire

clarice wells

August 27, 2003

Dear Laura

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Ralph and Clarice Wells.

Kristen McGuire

August 26, 2003

To the Diehl family,



I'm so sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Rick & Kelly Synal / Eastman

August 26, 2003

Our Prayers are with you and your family.

Cathy & Paul Wendt

August 25, 2003

Darlene and Family,



May the love you feel for the one you lost lessen your sorrow and may the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort at this time.



Jerry was a great man with a heart of gold, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carol HAYDEN

August 25, 2003

Dear Auntie Dee,

Our Love & prayers are with you & the boys today. I know how difficult this is for you, we wish we were there but we carry you all close to our hearts today. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Jerry! Especially when Marc & Jeff were little boys! He certainly was one of my favorites, Our family celebrations will never be the same without his special brownies!

Much Love,

Don & Carol Hayden

Cathy & Paul Wendt

August 25, 2003

Darlene and Family,



May the love you feel for the one you lost lessen your sorrow and may the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort at this time.



Jerry was great man with a heart of gold.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Edward Abrand

August 25, 2003

My Families Prays and Thoughts are with you all. I am Dan's Barton friend from Bud's, the night Dave played.

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