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Richard Brand Obituary

Brand, Richard G. age 71 years, of Downers Grove, IL, beloved husband of the late Barbara (1996), loving father of Pamela Brand and Lisa (Marty) Bullard, devoted grandfather of Maribeth, Courtney and Ethan, dear brother of David (Pat) Brand, cherished son-in-law of Betty Miller, also nieces and nephews. A Teacher and Guidance Counselor at Herrick Middle School for 33 years. Past President of the Downers Grove Noon Lions Club. Active with the Grove Players and other Community Theatre Groups. Involved with care and counseling center as well as other volunteer work. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. A Memorial Visitation will be this Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, IL. Interment private. For info: www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2004.

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Jeannine (Sulka) Konopacki

December 14, 2004

I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know Richard personally but since I graduated from Lindblom June, 1951 I thought it would be appropriate to send a sympathy message. His spirit will always be with you.

Dolores Kopp

December 13, 2004

Richard's participation in our Grief Group turned Monthly Dinner Group over the years, has been an experience the other four of members of our group will always cherish. His memory will alway be with us.

Pete Shaputis

December 13, 2004

I'm proud to have known Richard and have shared our experience and success at Lindblom together. A truly fine human being.

Gary Charles and Linda Lee Metz

December 12, 2004

Please accept our deepest sympathy. My sister Linda and Rich were in MACBETH a few years back; I knew Rich from GROVE PLAYERS; he also attended several VORTEX THEATRE plays and cast parties. Cherish his memory, and he'll be with you forever!

Kenneth Berg

December 11, 2004

Rich & I both played right end for the Lindblom football team in 1951. We had many classes together and he was a terrific, mild, stand-up guy. You could always count on him as a friend and his loyality was genuine. We got together at the LTHS luncheons after more than 50 years and he hadn't changed. He was a favorite of mine and I always send luncheon pictures to other classmates around the country. It's sad to be losing him and he is missed already.

Ken Berg

Dave Putnam

December 11, 2004

The Richmond Streeters and Friends express our condolences to Richard's family.

He will be missed.

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December 10, 2004

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