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Joseph Schwaller Obituary

Schwaller, Joseph P. Jr. 91 years young. Beloved husband of 12 years to Sue Ann Fraher (nee Bergan) and 53 years to the late Ellen E. (nee Dwyer); loving dad to William (Nancy) Schwaller, Maryellen (Richard) Hyland, John (Kara) Schwaller, Joan (Daniel) Roe, and Teri (Mark) Davidson; wonderful and proud Joe Pops to grandchildren, Ryan, Kelly (Terry) Dougherty, Katie, Erin, Dan, Kevin, Julian, Brian, Bryan, Molly, Sarah, Kirsten, and Ellie; brother-in-law of the late William (the late Marion) Dwyer, the late Anthony (the late Beverly) Dwyer, and the late Fred (the late Patsy) Morrison; caring step-father to Jeffrey (Tammie) Fraher, Jacqueline Phillips, Jon (Terrie) Fraher, Robert (Anya) Fraher, and Roger (Susan) DeLarche; grandfather to Amanda (Dan), Jodie, Katie, Paige, Brian, Brianna, and William and the late Dustin; fun loving Papa Joe to the little grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Rececca, Elizabeth, Sophie, Zac, Brooklyn, and Xander and cousin to many. Joe had a well lived life. He graduated St. Rita of Cascia High School class of 1941 and St. Joseph College. He was a Navy Pilot in WWII. He was employed for 40 years at International Harvester and retired as a Data Processing Manager. Joe then worked as a Funeral Home Chauffer for 10 years. He enjoyed many many summer adventures on the East Coast along with big band 40's music and was an avid Chicago sports fan, especially of the Cubs. He said the Cubs will win the World Series in 2015. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W 111th St, Chicago Ridge, to St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler Ave, Oak Lawn. Mass at 9:30 a.m.. Interment St Mary Cemetery. For Funeral info call 708-422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2014.

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January 5, 2015

John,

We were sorry to read of your father's death.
At 91, you must have many fond memories of
of the long time you had together! How blessed
he was to have such a long list of family who loved him!

Hope you are doing well.
Gary and Pat Nordbrock
Flossmoor, IL

December 30, 2014

So so happy to have enjoyed "uncle Joe and Sue Ann's company @our destination wedding this spring ! We'll miss you. Love Peter and Judy Marino.

Bill Dwyer

December 29, 2014

God Bless Uncle Joe and all my Schwaller cousins and your families. Uncle Joe was one of the last of the "Greatest Generation". May he rest in peace. God Bless you all. Please accept the condolences of all of your Dwyer cousins in Quincy. We all wish we could be with you at this difficult time. Your Father is in our prayers.

Ray and LaVerne Soltys

December 29, 2014

Dear Sue Ann and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the news of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have some great memories from the time you and Joe were here in Galena. Joe was always a great guy to work with and was always there if you needed help with anything.
Our most heartfelt condolences.

Mary Weil

December 29, 2014

There are so many child hood memories of Joe, Ellen and the entire family! Please accept my heart felt condolences. Hugs and prayers to you all.

December 29, 2014

Dear Sue Ann and the Schwaller family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I will always remember Joe as a classy, kind,fun filled and loving man who brought his best everywhere he went. He was truly a gentlemen and an asset to the funeral home RIP Bob and Joann Kohlstedt

December 29, 2014

Dear Sue Ann, Please accept my sincere condolences to you and to Joe's family. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Bud Austin, (ex from 103rd)

December 29, 2014

Dear Schwaller Family,
Please accept our condolences and sympathies. I will miss "Steve" so much. Always a great man!
Pete and Mariann Renardo

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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10300 S. Lawler Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

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