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Paul O'Dell Obituary

O'Dell, Paul M. age 79, late of Calumet Park, beloved husband of the late Dolores R. (nee Tyma), devoted father of Barbara O'Dell, Shawn (Michelle) O'Dell, David (Karen) O'Dell and Nicolette Balcerzak, proud grandfather of Dianna (Mark) Van Kley, Jonathan Balcerzak, Tony O'Dell, Susan O'Dell, Tara Balcerzak, Katie O'Dell, Jennifer (Brian) Pearson, Autumn Chastain and the late Jennifer O'Dell, cherished great-grandfather of Tyler, Brittany and Micheal, loving brother of Wayne O'Dell, Glenn O'Dell, Marieta Lichti and the late Jean Clothier. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service 11 a.m., at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blks. North of 162nd St., (Rte. 6), Dolton/South Holland. Interment Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery. 708-841-2300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 6, 2008.

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Dolly, Paul, and daughter Nicolette (Nickie) - 1962

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Paul - 1949

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Dolly and Paul

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Paul holding grandaughter Diana - 1982

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Paul holding grandson Jonathan -1983

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Paul holding grandaughters Susie and Tara - 1991

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Paul - about 2 years old

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Paul - 1942

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Paul and Dolores (Dolly) - 1949

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Paul - about 5 years old

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Ann Rey Clam

August 7, 2008

To the O'Dell Family......my deepest sympathy to all of you....Paul was a great person.....we went to Calumet together and spoke at the reunion...what a fun personality....may memories sustain you....

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

August 6, 2008

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