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Michael Fernandes Obituary

Fernandes, Michael D. Age 58, of Frankfort formerly of the Burbank/Bridgeview area, passed away Sunday, August 21st, 2011. He was a member of Local #710 and worked in the transportation division for Jewel Foods in Melrose Park. He is survived by his loving family, children Dawn (Jeff) Walsh and Michael Fernandes; siblings James (Lolita) and Robert (Diane) Fernandes and Linda Seyller; grandchildren Lilli and Evie Walsh and Max Fernandes and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lillian (Nee Olson) Fernandes. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way Frankfort, IL 60423, Friday, August 26, 2011 from 3 until 8pm with a funeral service at 7:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. For information, 815-806-2225 or kurtzmemorialchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 24, 2011.

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August 27, 2011

I wish heaven had a phone so we could hear your laugh again. God has you in his arms, we have you in our hearts. We will miss you so much.
Mike and Josie Tokarski

KEVIN BOIK

August 25, 2011

TO MIKES FAMILY,I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING MIKE WHILE WORKING IN THE TRANSPORTATION DEPT. AT JEWEL.ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACING JOKING AND LAUGHING WITH EVEYONE.WHAT A GREAT PERSON TO BE AROUND.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU,BE STRONG.

The Iraci's

August 24, 2011

Always a smile, instead of a frown,
Always a hand, when one is down,
Always true, thoughtful and kind,
Wonderful memories he left behind.
We will miss you Mike!!!!

The Novaks

August 24, 2011

Dawn, we just heard the sad news of your Dad passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything that you might need that we can help you with.
Our deepest sympathies to you and Jeff and the girls.
Eric, Lydia, Nathan, Ella & Micah Novak

Amanda Taylor

August 24, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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