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Theodore Despot Obituary

Despot, Theodore "Ted" age 74, U.S. Army Vet., beloved husband of Dolores (nee Niedzwiecki), loving father of Susan (Howard) Webb, Cynthia (Jerry) Slechta and Sandra (Ralph) Gabrys, dear grandfather of Kristin, Marc, Samantha, Stephanie and Jason. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (Wheeler Dr./155th & Harlem), Orland Park. Memorials to American Cancer Society preferred. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. 708- 532-5400 or www.colonialchapelfh.com Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 25, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
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Dale and Dina McLean

May 27, 2003

Our deepest sympathy,

Greg, Athena, Anna, and Maria Conte

May 25, 2003

With our deepest sympathy. May Uncle Ted's memory be eternal.

Tom and Diana (Papas) Roberts

May 25, 2003

With sincere sympathy

Tom and Diana (Papas) Roberts

May 25, 2003

With sincere sympathy.

Judith Bewersdorf

May 25, 2003

Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Judi Bewersdorf

Judith Bewersdorf

May 25, 2003

Please accept my sincere sympathy regarding Ted.

The Staff of Colonial Chapel, Ltd.

May 25, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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