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Raymond Hederman Obituary
Hederman, Raymond M. Loving husband of the late Mickie (Albright). Beloved father of Patricia (Warren) Fehlauer, Diane (John) Grzeczka and Michael (Colleen). Dearest Papa of Timothy (fiancee Kathleen), Michael, Kathleen, Colleen, Elizabeth, Megan, Erin, Bret and Patrick. A Veteran of WWII Army Infantry, proudly serving his country in the D-Day invasion of Normandy Beach. After the war, a brief stint with the Illinois Sheriff's Police (Deputy Sheriff, retired) was followed by a 30 year career with the Chicago Police Department. Retiring from the CPD in 1976, he served as Chief Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Ray then returned to serve the city he loved as Assistant Manager of Chicago Midway Airport for 18 years, working in cooperation with several prominent governmental agencies, including the United States Secret Service. Ray was a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Police, National Sheriff's Association, Illinois Police Association, VFW Post 177, Lifetime Charter Member of National WWII Memorial, Amvets Post II 18, Hamburg Club of Chicago, the 13th Ward Democratic Organization, Leo High School Alumni Association and the University of Louisville Alumni Association. His 50 years of service was highlighted in 1995 when he received the prestigious Kathy Osterman Award. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him and his legacy will live forever. Visitation Thursday and Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m., from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, D.F. Curley Sons Directors, 10727 South Pulaski Road to Most Holy Redeemer Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For info: 773-776-2700 
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for Raymond Hederman
Edward Bischoff
September 1, 2007
Ray,
You are now in your final resting place and I will never forget all the good times at Midway Airport. How great it was to start off so small and to see it blossom the way it has. Ed Bischoff Midway Airline's employee (10-85 thru 11-91)
Edward Bischoff
September 12, 2006
To Rays family...I worked at Midway with Ray for 12 years before Midway Airlines filed bankruptcy. I went on to become a Channahon cop. He will be greatly missed for all his wisdom and stories he passed on.
Colleen (Quinn) Beckt
September 8, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
JEAN RISPOLI
September 7, 2006
DEAR DIANE, MIKE, & PAT
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
LOVE JOE & JEAN RISPOLI & FAMILY
Audrey Niec
September 7, 2006
Dear Diane, Pat and Families,
Even though I haven't had any contact for years, I remember fondly your Mom Mickey from PTO meetings, and Christmas bazaars at Pasteur.
I am so sorry to hear about your Father, and Grandfather. My prayers for your families to help you manage through your grief. Tim and I lost our Mother last year and it is hard.
In sorrow, Audrey Niec
sister of Tim Hay
(from Pasteur School)
Pete Schurla
September 7, 2006
Ray was a great cop and a friend to my father and I. I had the privilege to work with him on many occasions while assigned to the Chicago Field Office. I will miss his wonderful stories which were always full of wisdom.
BARBARA GALE
September 6, 2006
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,
GALE AND BENTON FAMILY,
Nicole Velut
September 6, 2006
Ray was such a wonderful man. Even when he retired he was still such a big part of Midway Airport. He would always call to check on us and we loved to hear from him. He will be extremely missed.
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