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Laurence McCollum Obituary

McCollum, Laurence G. Age 69, of Bolingbrook, IL, formerly of Manhattan, KS passed away March 18, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Joyce McCollum (nee Peters); loving father of Laurie "Katie" McCollum; devoted grandfather of Arianna; fond brother of the late Laurie and Daniel "Happy" McCollum. Preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Corrine McCollum. Laurence was a Vietnam War Navy Veteran. Memorial services with military honors will be held on Friday, April 3, 2015 9:30 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 1, 2015.

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3

Memorial service

9:30 a.m.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Elwood, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Anderson Memorial Chapel & Heartland Cremation Services - Romeoville

606 Townhall Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446

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