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John Wydra Obituary

Wydra, John J. of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Rita, dear father of Paul (Kathy), Peter (Denise) and Michael, loving grandfather of James and Robert, fond brother of Prudence, Bonita, Sr. Laurita, SSS and the late Frances and Albert. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove, Friday, 9:30 a.m., to St. Martha Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Active in Boy Scouting for over 40 years. Army Veteran of WWII. In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated. 847-965-2500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2005.

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