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Richard Dicken Obituary

Dicken, Richard M. born in Chicago on December 17, 1944. Passed away on December 2, 2001, late of Glendale, CA. Formerly of Lansing, IL. Beloved husband of Nina Dicken (nee O'Clock), born to Anne Dicken Hermanski (nee Pastirnek) and Steve Dicken, half brother of Donna Hermanski, dear son-in-law of the late Michael and Mildred O'Clock and brother-in-law of the late Nicholas O'Clock. Leaves behind many cousins, Kumovi and friends. Rich served his country with U.S. Army in Germany. Member of Karageorgevich Lodge #25 S.N.F. Funeral services Saturday, at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Will lie in state at Church from 11 a.m., until time of services at 11:30 a.m. Very Rev. Milos Vesin officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Visitation at The Thornridge Funeral Home, 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blks. North of 162nd St. (Rt. 6), Dolton/ South Holland. Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. and Pomen service 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, City of Hope in Duarte, CA or S.S.S. Sloboda Choir is preferred. 708-841- 2300 or 708-460-2300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2001.

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