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Stephen Hammer Obituary

Hammer, Stephen M. age 56 suddenly. Loving father of Stephen L. Hammer, proud grampa of Gavin Morris Hammer, beloved son of Loretta B. (nee Bresnahan) and the late William F. Hammer Sr., dear brother of Shelia (John) Buck, Martin (Kathleen) Hammer, Kathleen (the late Douglas) Bucholz and the late William F. Hammer Jr., fond uncle of W.T. (Lori) Hammer, Lisa Klein, Suzanne (Steven) Zbylut, Gina (Todd) Calloway, William F. Hammer III and great-uncle to Nicole, Jake and Adam Klein, Carter Calloway and Benjamin and Andrew Hammer, a special nephew to Catherine Casey and Irene Tietz. Veteran U.S. Army and a retired member of Teamsters Union Local #710. Funeral Saturday 9:15a.m. from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 7901 S. Komensky Ave. to Our Lady of Loretto Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00a.m. Visitation Friday, 2:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Interment Private. for further information please call 773-585-0703 or visit www.mcinerneyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 20, 2011.

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January 24, 2011

Loretta (Ma), my sincerest condolences to you, Sheila, Marty, Kathleen and the rest of the family. It was a shock to learn about Stephen and fond memories of the past will certainly remain with me forever. Stay strong with the knowledge that your family will always be there to support you. Tony and Gerri D'Angelo

Lu and son Bob Law

January 21, 2011

Dear Loretta and Family, So sorry to hear of Stephen's passing. Our condolence's to you and your family. Because of the flu, I am unable to attend the wake and or funeral. Love, Your Neighbor and Friend.

Mariadrian Lavin

January 21, 2011

What a shock. We are all so so sorry. Marty I know you guys were so close but you now have a angel looking over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Ed, Peggie, Traci & Kelly Tunney

January 20, 2011

Loretta...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Kathy Mahoney

January 20, 2011

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

January 20, 2011

My prayers are with the Hammer Family. It is truly a great loss. So young to leave. Love you Aunt Loretta.

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