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Lester Cooling Obituary
Cooling, Lester J. beloved husband of the late Bernadine M. Cooling (nee Stumm), loving father of Jim (Ann) Cooling, Judy (Walt) Kuhlmann, Tom (Terri) Cooling, Carol (Chip) Cooling-Kopp and Kim (Andy) Roberts, loved grandfather of Keith and Kristi Kuhlmann, Sara, Lisa, Catherine and James Cooling, Jason and Melissa Cooling, Lauren, Olivia, Abbigayle and Ethan Roberts, fond brother of the late Ariel and Agnes, loved brother-in-law of Marian Wagener and Arlette Murray, loving uncle of Laurie Lynch, loved by many nieces and nephews. Survived by his faithful St. Bernard, Yogi. Visitation Wednesday , 3 to 9 p.m. at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights. Will lie in state Thursday, 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Info: 847-253-0168. 
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Sandy Sulita
July 27, 2003
Les brought joy to our family through ushering with him at 8:15 Mass at St. Edna Church and through the Northwest Obedience Club. Les and Yogi went with Tony and me to Kay's Animal Shelter to help us pick out Macintosh, our Irish Wolfhound. Les also brought Mother Goose to St. Raymond School to show to my students. He was a dear friend who will be missed. Our love to his family. The Sulita's ~ Sandy, Frank, and Tony
Adam Szatkowski
July 10, 2003
My deepest sympathies to the Cooling Family, for the loss of a great man. He will always be in my thoughts.
Geoff Peters
July 7, 2003
I was very sorry that we were out of town and unable to make the funeral last week. I will always remember Les (and Bernie's) devotion to their kids and focus on their family.....
Geoff and Deb
Steven and Sarah Gipe
July 6, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Cooling family. We know he will will be missed.
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Carol VanderMey
July 3, 2003
The first time I was a steward for a NOCI fun match, Les was there. He was very kind to a nervous "first timer," and I always remembered him for that.
Kathleen and Bob Blouin
July 2, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cooling family. Bob & Kathleen
Lupe Lopez
July 2, 2003
My sincerest sympathy to Carol and Chip. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
John Colomy
July 2, 2003
I had the privilege of knowing and working with Lester when he was in the FAA's Flight Standards Division in Chicago. He was a true gentlman and a gentle man. May he soar in peace and love.
Jean Baumann
July 2, 2003
To the family of Les,
I knew Les, when he was training his dog Yogi with Northwest Obedience Club. He was always cheerful, and tried his hardest, to train that big old dog. Les and I would also talk about Mother Goose and Skeeter, and how he took care of them. I will have fond memories of him and Yogi.
Jim,Rosemarie,Bridget,Kelly &James Fagan
July 2, 2003
Les was a big part of our life at St. Ednas. Every Sunday, he greeted us with a smile as we entered the church. Mr. Cooling had been an usher with our deceased grandfather for many years. We cantored at the 8:15 mass and will miss Les. Our prayers and sympathy are with your family at this time.
Mary Stankovitch
July 2, 2003
Dear Family of Lester:
I am the 7am organist at St. Edna and sometimes fill in at the 8:15 am Mass on Sunday. When ever I filled in I played O Lord I am not Worthy for Lester as that was one of his favorites. I will miss him . he was special to me.
Mary Stankovitch
Bill Hamilton
July 1, 2003
The Members of the Illinois Chapter of the Silver Wings Fraternity join with Lester's Family in the pleasure it has been to know him. His love of aviation and his contribution to it are lasting memorials. We will miss him.
Illinois Chapter Silver Wings Franternity, Bill Hamilton, Pres.
Mike & Gail Hundley
July 1, 2003
Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to all the Cooling familly.May you take comfort in all the wonderful memories of a great man.
Ken and Pat Gipe
July 1, 2003
We send our deepest sympathy to your family. We know how much he meant to you all and how much he will be missed. Pat and Ken
Kristi Kuhlmann
July 1, 2003
This is definite proof that Grandpa lived a wonderful life with a fantastically compassionate family. Who could ask for anything more. We will all miss him so much.
Keith Kuhlmann
July 1, 2003
A fitting tribute to a great man. I am incredibly proud to be his grandson and a part of this wonderful family.
Keith
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