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Raymond Kappel Obituary
Kappel, Raymond S., age 81, retired Engineer CFD, Navy Vet WWII, USS General H.W. Butner, beloved husband of Margaret "Marge" (nee Cullen), proud father of Raymond Jr., Ret. C.F.D. (Angel), John Strets/Sans (Patricia) William CPD (Denise), loving grandfather of Tricia (Steven) Mazur, Candace, Laureen, John, William, Raymond, Carol, Christian Kappel, Daniel Richardson and great-grandpa of Kaitlyn, Steven and Nicholas Mazur, loving son of the late John and Agnes Kappel Twin Brother of George, Ret. CPD (Lorraine), brother-in-law of the late John Cullen and the late Geraldine (James) Distasio, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from the Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to St. Rene Goupil Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. 57 yr. Member of Local 2 Chicago Firefighter Union. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-636-1193. 
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Laura & Thomas Howard
June 10, 2008
Bill Kappel,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We share your grief.
Bill and Kathy Uhl
June 9, 2008
Dear Marguerite and family, Bill and I were so sorry to hear about Ray. Our prayers, thoughts and love are with all of you. The memories we share will be forever. Love, Bill and Kathy (Farrell)Uhl
Mary Puente (Ludwig)
June 8, 2008
Dearest Marge and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband/dad. The years go by too fast. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
All my love,
shirley vidmar
June 7, 2008
Dear Marge, sorry for your loss will miss Ray especially when he cut up the roasted lamb always at your sons house, also sitting in the chair with the dog and eating those jelly beans. Will always remember him also for his beautiful carvings. My prayers are with you.
lill & larry frazier
June 7, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Darrin Bourret
June 7, 2008
Dear Marge and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Ray he was a great neighbor. We will always remember his wood carvings. Marge are prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
Darrin & Kathy Bourret
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