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Richard Dunbar Obituary

Dunbar, Richard S. age 56, Monday, August 8, 2005, at his late residence in Crest Hill, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. A United States Navy Veteran. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Anna Mae (nee Ready) Dunbar; one son, Scott Dunbar; one daughter, Colleen Dunbar; his grandson, Jared Dunbar; and many loving relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services Saturday, August 13, 2005, at 9 a.m., from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus for a Mass at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Today, Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. For information: 815-741-5500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 12, 2005.

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david & June dorrance

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