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Bailey Sr., Nick Funeral services for Mr. Nick Bailey, Sr., age 62, of Lindale, TX and formerly of Chicago are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, in the chapel of McKeon Funeral Home in Chicago with Rev. Mark Jobe, Rev. Andy Fauss and Rev. Brian Larson officiating. Burial will follow in St. Casimir Cemetery. Mr. Bailey died Friday near Mineola, TX. He was born May 24, 1941 in Chicago. The son of Frank and Carla Bruhnke Bailey. He was a lifelong resident of Chicago before retiring in 2000 from the Chicago Fire Department and movinjg to Lindale, TX. He was a member of the New Life Community Church in Chcago and Fellowship of Prairie Creek Church in Lindale and was a member of the Gaelic Fire Brigade. Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Shehane Bailey of Lindale, TX; three daughters and sons-in-law, Noreen and Andy Fauss of Tyler, TX, Lynn and Reed Sjostrand of Lindale, TX, Debby and Mark Brenton of Lindale, TX; a son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas F. Jr. and Patricia Bailey of Chicago; six sisters, Clara Bandemer of Coco, FL, Anna Mae Bailey of Chicago, Franny Thelen of Justic, IL, Betty Vanaria of Coco, FL, Sharon Metcalf of Chicago and Marlene Frieri of Chicago; four brothers, Bill Bailey of Tinely Park, Frank Bailey of Plainfield, Michael and Tommy Bailey both of Chicago, 11 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Tuesday evening June 24th, from 3 to 9 p.m. 773-927-0925. 
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Jennifer Bailey-Roppolo
June 26, 2003
To our dearest Uncle Nick, you will never be forgotten. You will live in our hearts and prayers forever. Love, Donielle and Jenny
Joan and Tom Marquardt
June 25, 2003
Anna Mae, we are so very sorry about the sudden tragic loss of your brother.We hope and pray with time your pain is lessened.Hang in there and take care. Love, Joan and Tom
PATTI Mueller(RYBKA)
June 25, 2003
To our favorite NEIGHBORS in CHICAGO. Sorry for your loss.The MUELLER FAMILY Patti Linda and Larry
THOMAS MAJEWSKI
June 24, 2003
Please accept my sympathy on the sudden passing of your Husband. He was a dear friend and firefighter. He will be missed by all of us who knew him.
Dawn Barajas
June 24, 2003
Hi Virginia,
Eugene and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We used to be your neighbors when you lived on Hermitage. We rented the first floor from John Rak. I was very surprised to see Nick's picture in the paper. Our family loved his smile and his laugh. He was a very kind person. Our prayers are with you. You were blessed to have a wonderful man as your husband.
Jackie Kroulaidis
June 24, 2003
Dear Bailey Family,
My deepest condolences on your sudden and tragic loss of your husband, father and brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Also praying for the quick and full recovery of your other family members.
Jackie Kroulaidis
Sherri Herrera
June 24, 2003
Dear Virg and Family:
Geno and I wanted you to know that you and your family are in our prayers and that we are so very sorry for your lost.
Kim (Spence) Zimmerman
June 24, 2003
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Kim
Joe Jamen
June 24, 2003
Bro Nick... You will be missed. You were a great neighbor, fellow firefighter and friend. Although, due to medical circumstances, I will not be able to attend today's service, you WILL be in my heart. The entire Jamen family has lost a good friend.
Much love, bro joe
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