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Lester Cooley Obituary

Cooley, Lester Navy Veteran WWII, January 27, 2002, beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Spletter), loving father of Michael J. (Cookie), Nancy L. (the late James) Pelke, Patty A. (Jerry) Gruber and James D. (Mindi), caring grandfather of seven, great grandfather of one, dear brother of Barbara (Larry) Choate, John Cooley and the late William Sr. (Elaine) Cooley, uncle of many nieces and nephews. 35 year member of Boilermakers Union Local 1 in Chicago. Funeral service Thursday, 11 a.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove. Interment Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Oakbrook. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Info., 630-968- 0408 or www.toonfuneralhome.com Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 29, 2002.

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Jennifer

February 11, 2002

Grandpa, we love you so much and will miss you tremendously.

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January 29, 2002

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