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Kenneth Griffey Obituary

Griffey, Sr., Kenneth age 69, of Monee. Survived by his wife, Starr Griffey; a son, Kenneth Griffey Jr.; and a daughter Karen Griffey both of Baltimore, MD; step-daughter, Anna (Michael) Elam of Alsip; 2 step-sons, James O'Brien of Monee and Robert (Christine) O'Brien of Peotone; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; and 4 brothers. Preceded in death by his parents; a son, Eric Griffey; and 3 brothers. He was retired from CCX Trucking in DesPlaines. Visitation on Tuesday, Dec 21 from 3-8 p.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home in Peotone with funeral services on Wednesday, December 22 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home. Interment at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee. For info call 708-258-6737 or sign the guestbook at www.feddehelfrichcrossfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 20, 2010.

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james obrien

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