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Ronald Daum Obituary

Daum, Ronald 73, Past Commander of Morton Grove American Legion Post #134, Rifle Squad, 7th District, and 1st Division Cook County. Beloved husband of Betty; loving father of Andrew (Mary) and Sherri (Peter) Konieczny; dear grandfather of Jeremy, Patrick, Jackolyn, Trevor, and Terra; brother of Barbara Davidson; cherished brother-in-law of Ruth (the late Dick) Hellestrae, Elaine Horning, and Roger (Cindy) Horning; devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL 60053 Monday 10:00 a.m. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sign online guestbook at http://www.simkinsfh.com/. (847) 965-2500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 28, 2014.

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Joe Uhrik

April 5, 2014

I'm very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I will miss hearing his voice at the meetings.
Sicerely,
Joe Uhrik

Greg Lisinski

March 30, 2014

Ron Daum was always one of my favorite Legionnaires He was always so full of energy and enthusiasm and always ready to lend a hand and to lead. He was always fun to talk to. I will miss him.

The Waldrops

March 30, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jan Urso

March 29, 2014

Patrick's Patriots team will. greatly miss our biggest supporter, but we know you will be with us in spirit for our final season. Condolences and prayers go out to the Daum family.

March 28, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your love one. May you once again find a reason to laugh when you start to remember the good times you shared. Take those memories and treasure them.

Vera Cashaw

March 28, 2014

We are so sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. Always remember...God loves you. (1John 4:8)

Grandpa & Terra - Veterans Day at School

Sherri Konieczny

March 28, 2014

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March 28, 2014

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