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Manfred Blum Obituary

Blum, Manfred "Fred" of Willowbrook, beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Karp), loving father of Fred (Amanda) Blum, Carol (Mitch) Mulholland, John Blum, Greg (Cindy) Ulbricht, Kim (Tony) Gritzenbach and Debra Kaupert (Dan and Tony Wieczorek), grandfather of Samantha, Amanda Paige, Monique, Matelin, Mitchell, McKenna, Matthew, Megan, Brandon, Stephanie, Kaitlyn, Michael and Lucy, brother of Richard (Gina) Soto, Carlos Blum and Yvonne Blum, uncle of Lydia Soto, Richard Soto Jr., Lacy Soto and Sophia Banita, "The Special One", nephew of Filine M. Newcomb and Richard Blum of Germany, cousin of Ramone Newcomb and Vivian Newcomb, son-in-law of Emily Karp, brother-in-law of Ron (Cheryl) Karp, friend of Dave (Chrys) Gilchrist, Joe (Gayle) Morici, Mike King, Glen Kaupert, John (Elma) Dallmann and special furry friends, Heidi and Holly, son of the late Lottie and Horst Blum. Mr. Blum was President and Owner of Braniff Communications in Crestwood, IL for 25 yrs. He was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Naperville and Oak Forest Methodist Church in Oak Forest, IL. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Service 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 21 E. Franklin Ave. in Naperville. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Wesley United Methodist Church or Loyola University Hospice. Funeral info: 630-964-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 12, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Yvonne Cavin

June 17, 2006

Dear Fred,

I love and miss you very much. You will always be in my heart. Rest in peace. Love, Yvonne Blum Cavin

Louie & Sadie Murillo

June 13, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Richard Soto

June 13, 2006

Dearest Fred,



I'm really gonna miss you, the years ahead will be long and hard with out you. May you rest in peace with all my love.



Your little brother, rich.......

Lacy Soto

June 13, 2006

Dear Uncle Fred,

You will be forever missed in this family never ever going to be forgoten. We all know your in a better place now and watching over all of us. I love you with all my heart and so does my family. I will never ever forget the day my family first met you that was one of the bestest days of my life and i will never forget that day. You will always be in our hearts!

~REST IN PEACE!~



Love Always,

Lacy soto

Lydia Soto

June 13, 2006

Uncle Fred,

You will be deeply missed and always in my thoughts. Love you and rest peacefully.

Sophia Banta

June 12, 2006

There are no words to decribe the sadness of this loss, however many great things to say about the joys of knowing my "favorite uncle". To all who knew him learn from his last words of wisdom "There isn't always tomorrow". I love you Fred you will always be my favorite uncle. Finding you will forever be one of the greatest adventures of my life! With all my love and respect...Sofie

Ron and Cheryl Karp

June 12, 2006

Hope your journey to heaven was a sweet one.

You lite up a room when you entered with your welcoming warm smile. The love in your heart shone through, especially for Geraldine.

These special things about you will remain with us in our hearts.

You were loved - and gave love in return. You will be greatly missed

Wayne Hooper

June 12, 2006

Fred, Pat and I have kept you in our prayers during these last hours of life. We have always respected your kind and gentle manner. You will be missed.

Pat & Wayne

Fred and Amanda Blum

June 12, 2006

Dad, you will sincerely missed by all of us.We are proud to have been your children. We promise to keep the family together for that is what you wanted. We are thankful for the time we had with you. Love Always, Fred and Amanda

Ray Newcomb

June 12, 2006

Fred, as a good and generous man, you will be lovingly missed by everyone who was graced with your presence. And the fond memories that you've left with us will remain in our hearts, until we meet again. Love, your cousin - Ramon....

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