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Kenneth Elrod Obituary

Elrod, Kenneth W. age 31, beloved husband of Maria (nee Vallejo), devoted father of Ashley-Marie and Kenneth W. Jr., loving son of Jerry and Nancy (nee Geiger) Elrod, dear brother of Jimmy (Carrie), Angela (Victor) Valenza, Donna Taurisano (Tony Gampa), Kristi (Mario) Restrepo, Jerry Jr., Robert and Kathleen, dear uncle of many. Funeral Thursday, April 13th, 10 a.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Joseph A. Russo Funeral Director, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. A short prayer service to be held at 11 a.m. Interment Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago. Visitation Wednesday, April 12th, from 3 to 9 p.m. All family and friends are invited to join a chapel service celebrated by Pastor Ofelia Arauz at 6:30 p.m. For additional info., 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 11, 2006.

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Bernard Hudson

April 19, 2006

May you find comfort in the many loving memories you'll carry in your hearts forever.

With deepest sympathy.

Starla & Jeremiah

April 13, 2006

You are in our prayers during this time of loss.



Kenny played a special part in my life as well as my son’s life and for that he will always be a cherished part of us.



His beautiful smile will be forever engraved in our memory as it was a true representation of his soul.

Carissa Lulling

April 12, 2006

Even though you're not here with us in body, you are here with us in spirit, and will always remember you as the kind hearted person you have always been to me, my sister, and my family, we love you.

Larry Kocen

April 12, 2006

I share in your loss, Kenny was a likable person and I had a lot of fun with him when he worked for Ditter Plumbing. I was the Maintenance Manager at McDonnell & Miller. I pray that he is with our Lord this day.

David Parman

April 11, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Karen Blakslee

April 11, 2006

I pray that God will keep you close to his heart and ease the pain of your loss at this time..

Kenny was a good person with a loving heart. He came to mean so much to our family,and I take comfort in knowing that through all his hardships, he overcame and succeeded and that takes a very special kind of person which he truly was.

Corey Lulling

April 11, 2006

Kenny was like the big brother I never had,a true one of a kind.

May God be with you all at this time.

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