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Nathan Harris Obituary

Harris, Nathan R. Beloved son of Charles and Theresa Harris; dear brother of Delora (John) Senft, Rebecca and Brandon Harris; cherished grandson of Robert and Merle Harris and Lois (the late Jacob) Mandik. He is also survived by his loving girlfriend, Therese Grady; fond cousin, nephew and friend of many. Visitation Sunday 2:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd. at Northwest Hwy. Mt. Prospect. Funeral Monday 9:00 A.M. from the funeral home to St. James Church Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gateway for Cancer Research, INC. For info (847)255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 23, 2013.

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Nancy kondratowicz

March 17, 2024

Thinking of you as always on this date. So many things have happened since then but I´m sure he is looking down with joy on his three nephews! Thinking of you! Love Steve and Nancy

Donna Palumbo

March 17, 2022

Wishing you and your family peace in your heart It never gets easier.

Helen Harris

March 21, 2021

Thinking of Nate and sending love to my family. Love, Cousin Helen Harris

Donna Palumbo

March 17, 2021

I'll be thinking of nate today. He and my son Danny are up in heaven hanging out,talking music and playing music together ❤

Patsy Ziegler

March 17, 2020

Nate, you have been and still are such a legend and each year on the anniversary of your departure we each get a chance to honor your short life. You left a significant signature on so many people and of course your family. Role model for each of us. RIP

Helen Harris

March 17, 2019

Sending love to the family. Love, Cousin Helen

Nancy Kondratowicz

March 17, 2019

Thinking of Nate and the family today. I still remember Nate as the guardian of my girls on all those walks to and from school and a friend to all our children. I think of him often. Love the kondratowicz family

Mary & Jeff Smith

March 21, 2014

One year ago today, you passed from your earthly life to Heaven. Yet your light continues to burn brightly in all of us, Nathan! The memory of your love for all of us and your wonderful example is etched in us forever!

December 15, 2013

Chuck, Theresa & Family,

We just learned of your loss and offer our heartfelt condolences. Nathan was an awesome son and a great friend to many. We know you are very proud of him. He was blessed to have your loving family supporting him. We think of you a lot and our prayers are always with you.

Peter & Karen Kacmarek

DONNA PALUMBO

April 16, 2013

Dear Harris Family,My name is Donna Palumbo. My son Danny shared with Nate the same awful disease. Thru the Doctors they became friends and support to one another. Just last year he was over to our house and we had a very nice time. A jam session with my two sons and afterward a great evening grilling and having just a great time. I had only met Nate a few times but I knew that he was a wonderful person. My Danny is still struggling with his journey thru this awful disease. We live from day to day moment to moment. I truly feel your pain. I send positive thoughts your way and hope in some way there will be healing. Sincerely the Palumbo Family

Mary & Jeff Smith

April 8, 2013

Today is Nathan's 23rd Birthday plus 1 month celebration in Heaven. We're sure you are surrounded by our Mom & Dad & Nana & basking in God's glorious light, free from all pain. You were a loving son & generous spirit to all on earth. Your earthly life may have been cut short, but your positive influence & wisdom shared with all of us will live on forever. Love, Aunt Mary & Uncle Jeff Smith

Ellen Harris

April 1, 2013

Dear Chuck, Theresa, uncle Bob, Aunt Merle and the rest of the family. My heart goes out to you all. I wish you peace as you heal from your loss. Much love, Ellen (cousin)

April 1, 2013

Dear Chuck and Theresa,

Cousin Jackie (Surkin) told me about Nathan's passing and I want to tell you how sorry I am. I have read what everybody wrote and know what a wonderful young man he was and how much everybody loved him. My love goes out to you and your family. Your cousin, Helen Harris

Deborah De Salvo

March 30, 2013

Our deepest condolences to all of you over the loss of your beloved son, Nathan. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
~Deborah De Salvo, Tom Sarikas & Family~

Mark Smith

March 28, 2013

We will always be grateful for the time we got to spend with you, Nate. As Jake so beautifully said, "I hope that I am able to live as brave a life as he all too briefly did, for his courage inspired all those who loved him. The world is a lesser place without him in it, but a blessed place for having known him." Much love, Cousin Mark & Jake

Donna Midlowski (Carlino)

March 27, 2013

There are no words I can say that will take away the deep pain and loss you feel; my heart breaks for you and your family and you are in my prayers. Theresa, although I never had the honor of meeting Nate, I know he had all the wonderful qualities present in your family. My deepest condolences.

Nanci Johnson

March 26, 2013

Dear Harris Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you move forward from the tremendous loss of Nate. Having known this pain myself, I offer my heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful young man.

Nanci Johnson, Mother of Kelly Johnson, friend of Nate's.

Mary Conty

March 26, 2013

Chuck, Theresa may thr grace of our LORD Jesus Christ give you pesce and comfort. Because of Nathan, I am going to be a better person. He showed me the way. I lovr you all.

Patsy Ziegler

March 25, 2013

What a special young man. He left us too soon, but we were blessed by the presence of this angel for the time he was here. Love to the family.

Katy Martin

March 25, 2013

I am so thankful to have had the pleasure of meeting Nate and spending time your the Harris Family. Jason and I are always here if you ever need anything!

Virginia Aherin

March 25, 2013

Dear Chuck, Theresa, Delora, John, Rebecca, and Brandon,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time. I am honored to know you and a true inspiration and privilege to have met your son.
Love, Aunt Gin

Don Lett & Laura Jackson

March 25, 2013

Dear Harris Family,

The Lord says in Matthew; "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." Please take comfort in the fact the Lord knows right where you are right now and that He loves you. You and Nate will be together again for eternity.

March 25, 2013

To the Harris family,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of such a special and talented young man. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Cheryl Axley and family

Keith O'Connor

March 25, 2013

Nate was a great guy and a great teammate. He always knew how to make everyone smile and laugh. May he lay in a better place. My thoughts and prays are with your family.

Uncle Burt and Aunt Shirley Oberg

March 24, 2013

Chuck and Thersa our thoughts and prayers are with you. As you know we understand the terrible pain you are in and we pray that you take strength from all the love around you. Sorry we are not able to be there with you but we love you and will say a prayer for Nathan.
Uncle Burt and Aunt Shirley

Maureen O'Brien

March 24, 2013

The Harris Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen & Tom Hellstern

The Thomas family

March 24, 2013

Dear Charles, Theresa, Delora, John, Rebecca, and Brandon,

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your son and brother, Nate. Our hearts break for you because we know some of the pain you are feeling. John worked with our son and little brother, Curtis, when he went to physical therapy at Athletico before Curtis passed away. We remember Curtis telling us Nate was fighting cancer. You now have a very special angel watching over your family. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

-Jerry Sr., Patricia, Nora, Jerry Jr., Patrick, Ginny, and Clare Thomas

Dr Nakfoor and staff

March 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Rose and Omar Abu-Bakr

March 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have always and will always love and remember Nate. He was a blessing in our lives.

Jennifer Smith-Otte

March 24, 2013

We will miss our beloved cousin terribly. We are inspired by his strength, warmth, generosity and welcoming spirit. We are sending love and peace to the Harris family.

Dianne Wasowicz

March 23, 2013

Dear Harris Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Ted Wisniewski

March 23, 2013

I am deeply sorry for your loss, words are not enough to express the grief we feel at the moment. My prayers are with you and your family.

Miguel

March 23, 2013

Wishing love and happiness for Nate's family and friends. His story has touched a lot of people who never even knew him. RIP, phanner.

March 23, 2013

This world holds no sadness that God can not heal. May you find comfort in knowing that He is providing the strength you need to endure the days ahead.

C Johnson

Kathy Jordan

March 23, 2013

Dear Harris Family: I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May God be with each of you and grant you His gentle peace. My deep sympathy, Kathy Jordan

Michael Johnson

March 23, 2013

I never new him, but I wanted to say that he has touched many hearts. God Bless his family, friends, and neighbors. I don't think you understand how many. He is loved and remembered a million times over from people all across the world.
Rest in peace Nate. Pharewell. :)

Michael Ottaviano

March 23, 2013

My deepest condolences

Dan Mandik

March 23, 2013

Nate is our hero, so courageous all through his hard fought battle. We love him so dearly. My heart aches for my sister Theresa and her unbelievable family. May God bless and watch over all of us. Love, Uncle Dan, Aunt Krissy & Bradley

Mary Lou Miller

March 23, 2013

Dear Harris Family,
Words cannot accurately express the sadness we feel for all of you on the passing of Nate. I have had the privledge of meeting him only once. This young, beautiful,man has inspired so many people of who he had never met. He is now in the arms of our Lord, who has a special assignment for him in heaven for him to be taken from you way too soon. I do believe he did God's work here on earth before he left, only to continue in heaven on a much larger scale. May God keep you close and guide you through this most difficult time. And Nate...you are an incrediable soul who will brighten heaven's gate for all those who will join you someday. Bless You.
With our sympathy,
Mary Lou & Jim Miller & Family

Amy Pinski

March 23, 2013

My heart and prayers are with all of you. There is a mighty angel watching over you now.

March 23, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you son. My prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Kohnen

March 23, 2013

Dear Chuck and Theresa,
I am sorry to hear about lost.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Warm regards,
Corky McLinden Stephenson

March 23, 2013

Our sincere sympathy to the Harris family. Remember the good times, and know that you be together again someday. God Bless. Laurie (Lett) and John Nichols

MK

March 23, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss. “Blessed be Almighty God who daily carries the load for us.” Psalms 68:19

nancy kondratowicz

March 23, 2013

I will always remember you as the little boy who would stop by my house for homemade cookies and always watched out for my daughters. The world has lost a special person.

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