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Philip Cordes Obituary

Cordes, Philip H. age 91, of Lexington Square, Lombard, formerly of Oakbrook, beloved husband of Blanch Spachman Cordes (nee Hajicek) and the late Rose (nee Hanzel), dear father of Philip J. (Frances) Cordes and Patricia (Michael) Hermes, stepfather of James (Joyce) Spachman and Robert (Carol) Spachman, loving grandfather of Mark and Scott (Kathryn) Cordes, Laura (Chris) Cordes-Nelson, Rebecca Hermes and eight step-grandchildren, great grandfather of ten. Funeral service Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, to Christ the King Church, Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Please omit flowers, masses preferred. Info., toll- free: 888-629-0094. Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 8 to May 9, 2002.

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Alfred Clem

May 14, 2002

Phil taught me a lot when we worked at Continental Bank, and I will always be grateful to his memory.

rudy & nancy tichy

May 10, 2002

Please accept our sympathies for your loss. Uncle Phil was a good man and will be fondly remembered.

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