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Martin Loftus Obituary

Loftus, Martin J. 45, June 15th, longtime groundskeeper at Chicago State University, beloved son of the late Martin and Sarah (nee Mount), loving brother of Kathy Riley, Tom and the late John Loftus, dear uncle of Bill Riley. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western to St. John Fisher Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-238-0075. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2002.

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Jim Jacobsen

June 18, 2002

Tommy,



I wanted to express my sadness and condolences at the passing of your brother and my friend Marty "Bear".



As I was remembering the great times we had as kids and later as young adults (if you could call us that), one of the things that struck me about Bear was that I honestly don't ever remember him being mad. As his brother I'm sure you can attest to the opposite, but as a friend, Marty provided me with nothing but fond memories.



I will keep him and you in my prayers.



Jimmy.

Manuel Ortiz

June 18, 2002

This is your friend, who you called " 4' wide and 4' tall". We're going to miss you very much. Wayne "T", Little Rip and 4' wide and 4' tall Manuwell. I hope that I will make it up there with you.

Emma White-Hale

June 17, 2002

To the family of our friend known to us as "marty", you have our deepest sympathy, we were very fond of him. You all are in our prayers.



Mack and Emma

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