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Paul Bentley Obituary

Bentley, Paul W. 1929 - 2006 77, of Aurora, died on Thursday, November 23, 2006, at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL, on November 16, 1929, the oldest child of Paul Ormsby and Mary Jane (Mrkvicka) Bentley. Funeral services will be Monday, November 27, 2006, at 10 a.m., from The Daleiden Mortuary to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main Street, Batavia, IL at 10:30 a.m., Fr. Dan J. Deutsch will officiate with interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Geneva, IL. Visitation will be Sunday, November 26, 2006, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., at the The Daleiden Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL 60506 (630-631-5500) www.daleidenmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul's name can be made to the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, the American Diabetes Association, the American Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 25, 2006.

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Philip Schwab

November 27, 2006

John and Sandy,
I am sorry for your loss. Remember the good times; remember the bad times; be thankful for his contributions to your lives.

Amit and Mansi

November 27, 2006

Dear John and Sandy

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Donna Smith

November 27, 2006

John and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and your family.

Shirley Ann Mrkvicka

November 27, 2006

Mike & Patti,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I'm sorry I could not attentd the services. You all are in my prayers.

Mary A. Berg

November 25, 2006

Dear Mike and Patti,
Please know that I offered my Mass today for Paul and all of you. Know that Paul is at PEACE. He will be so happy to see all of the other loved ones we have lost before him.
God Bless All of you.
Love, Cousin Mary

Joe and Gloria Martin

November 25, 2006

Dolly, Mark, Lisa, Gina, Sara, Mary Cel, and John. Our prayers are with you all. You will be in our thoughts as the days go by.

Gail Mrkvicka

November 25, 2006

Jay, Judy, Barb, Mike, Mark, Sara, John, Gina, Mary, Lisa -- my prayers for all of you and for my cousin Paul.....

Ted Seger

November 25, 2006

Jay, sons and daughters ,brother and sisters please know that I celebrate Pauls' life with you. I know how much he will be missed just as I know that your faith will support you. I am very happy that he was a part of my life. My prayers are with you all during this time of grief.

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