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John Obrad Obituary

Obrad, John J. Veteran of WWII Army, beloved husband of Hertha (nee Schmidt), loving father of William (Christine), proud grandfather of Jennifer and Victoria, dearest brother of Joseph (Joan) Obradovitz, also survived by a brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave., (corner of Natoma), to St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Member of Flames S.A.C. 773-586-7900.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 11, 2005.

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michael mary obradovitz

January 12, 2005

WILL MISS YOU UNCLE JOHN ALL ARE HEARTS GO WITH YOU,LOVE MARY,MICHAEL,TLLER,JACK AND WYATT.

Randy, Donna and Lorraine

January 11, 2005

Hertha, Billy, Chris, and Family - Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love,

Debbie Dillard

January 11, 2005

Uncle John, most generous, joyful, and wonderful person, will be greatly missed and well remembered.

Barbara J. Schmidt

January 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish we could be there. Love Barb

Vicki Schmidt

January 11, 2005

My heart felt condolences go out to Aunt Hertha and the rest of the family.

Penny Walston

January 11, 2005

Wish we could be there to give you a big hug, share a tear and a laugh, remember the good times and charished memories.



We love you very much and say a prayer for you.



Love, Penny, Don and Chris



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