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Pat Purl Obituary

Purl, Pat "Rosemarie" (nee Patek), age 86, of La Grange Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late William A. Purl; loving mother of Billy (Fiancé Judy Turilli) Purl, Tom (Linda) Purl, Donna (Darren) Vilmin, Jim (Lynn) Purl and the late Sandy Purl; dear grandmother of Tom (Kacie) Purl, Mike Purl, Ashley (Andy) Phelan, Lindsey Purl, Kelly Purl and Jamie Purl; sister of Eileen (the late William) Zubaty and the late Joseph (Trudy) Patek; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 9, 2010, 2 PM to 8 PM and Saturday, July 10, 2010, 9 AM to 9:30 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 AM to St Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10 AM. Interment St. James at Sag Bridge Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to The Gold Badge Society or The Chicago Fire Department Chaplains Fund. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 7, 2010.

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Abbie Dillon

July 9, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, so soon after Sandy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Stan Czerwien

July 9, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Purl Family on the loss of their beautiful mother. I am honored to say that Mrs. Purl was my friend. She will be missed dearly by the entire community.

I take comfort in the knowledge that Pat is once again united with Mr. Purl and Sandy in heaven, and I believe myself to be very fortunate to have known such a kind and loving person.

July 9, 2010

Words can't even express how saddened we were to hear about your Mother. I had the pleasure of talking with her last week, and her unique kindness filled my heart.

Joe and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Pat was a cherished friend and will be missed.

Love and prayers,
Joe and Carol Leonard

July 8, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about your mom and sister. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rich and Patt Stankus

Doug Rumph

July 8, 2010

Purl Family, I am saddened to hear of yet another loss to your family. My condolences to you all.

Robert Knepple

July 8, 2010

Tom bill & family

My deepest sorrow at your loss, I was fortunate to have known her

Tom Uhlich

July 7, 2010

Tom, Billy & Family,

My condolences for your mother and your sister.

July 7, 2010

Your in our thoughts and prayers God Bless You all. May you find comfort from friends and family. Tom Mahler and Family.

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