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Oscar Wendell Obituary

Wendell, Oscar J. Age 97. At rest November 17, 2014. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Margaret for 62 years; loving father of Mary Ann (Daniel) Wieczorek and Darlene (Andrew) Jimenez; dear grandfather of Andrea, Lisa, Andrew, Eric, Amy and Danny; dear brother of the late Hildy Krystof and the late Albert Wendell; fond uncle of many. Visitation Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 19, 2014.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Nov

22

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Nov

22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Nov

22

Interment

All Saints Cemetery

Des Plaines, IL

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Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

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