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Peter Goergen Obituary

Goergen Jr., Peter J. 79, of Stickney; beloved husband of the late Rita C. (nee Tierney); devoted father of Peter J. III (Eileen), Pat (Ron) Schillerman, Michael (Diana), Daniel J. (Ann Marie), Jerome J. (Jennifer), Timothy (Lynn), Peggy (Sean) Curran, Bill (Rhonda), Marybeth (Scott) Roessler, Kathleen, Barbara (John) Anthony, Raymond and Maureen; dearest grandfather of many; dear brother-in-law of Lucille and Michael E. Tierney and uncle to many. Visitation Friday, from 2 p.m. until time of services at 8 p.m. at Ivins Funeral Home/ David Moravecek, Director, 80 E. Burlington St. Riverside. Private interment at Queen of Heaven. Further info at www.ivinsfuneralhome.com. or 708-447-2261.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 20, 2008.

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Bonnie Mason

March 22, 2008

Barb and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories stay close to your heart so that you can share with your children's children.
Love, Bonnie, Dan, Danile & Jessica Mason

Jackie Gauger

March 22, 2008

My sympathy and prayers are with you.

Cheryll Leff

March 21, 2008

To Pat and all of your brothers and sisters

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father.
Don't think of him as gone, as his journey has just begun. He is now reunited with your mom.

Karen Habel (Zielinski)

March 21, 2008

Dear Marybeth & Family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you for the loss of your Dad. I'll keep all of you in my prayers.
Warmly,
Karen Habel (Zielinski)

Patricia Chodora

March 21, 2008

For the Family: We've always been friends and neighbors. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Jack and Rita are together now. Hope all of you are doing well.

Leann Isaacson

March 20, 2008

Dear Kay, marybeth, peggy, patty, maureen,

Much sympathy on the loss of your dad. His footprints will be forever in your hearts.

All the best,
Leann Isaacson and the kids

Sharon Beebe

March 20, 2008

Dear Ray,
May God grant you peace in the knowledge that your father is in a far better place. Try to remember the good fun times you all had together to celebrate his life, and the life he gave to you, your sisters and brothers.
Love and Prayers,

Joseph F. Nosek Jr.

March 20, 2008

Dear Goergen family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers to all. Dad will always be remembered as very outgoing man who loved his family and friends.

In our prayers, Palma and Joe Nosek

Kurt LeVitus

March 20, 2008

Dear Jerry,

I express my deepest condolences on the death of your dad. He made it to heaven just in time for Easter.

Dona Hess

March 20, 2008

Dear Kay,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father. He is now in the best place of all, including your heart.
God keep you,

Kathleen Goergen

March 20, 2008

God Bless you Dad, you have always been the very best you could be to me. Rest in Peace.
Love, Kathleen

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