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Theodore J. "Ted" Mau Jr.

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Theodore Mau Obituary

Mau Jr., Theodore J. "Ted" a.k.a. Mr. Magoo, age 60, beloved husband of Kristy D. (nee Kokenes); loving father of Karen (Frank) Saverino and Diane (Eric) Noonan; step-father of Peter Kokenes II and Loren Kokenes; dear brother of Patricia Siegel; proud grandfather of Sarah, Frank II, Ethan and Gianna. Former husbandf of Maria Mau. Chairman of the Board and founder of Circuit Service Inc., former member of Illinois National Guard, long standing member and Board of Director of Chicago Yacht Club, former Power Fleet Chairman, former semi-pro bowler who scored multiple sanctioned 300 games. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th Street, Downers Grove, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. Please omit flowers. Donations to Coalition of Pulmonary Fibrosis appreciated. 630-964-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 25 to Dec. 27, 2005.

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Donna Rutherford aka Blonde

April 10, 2006

Karen & Diane,I dont know where to start..oh my God I just found out about your Dad. I'm so sorry I loved him very much and I know how much you are going to miss him. l know hes in a better place, However it isnt ever easy. My prayers go to you and your mom,May God continue to comfort you forever, Love Donna

Jim Fox

January 24, 2006

Karen,

I want to express my condolences to you and your family for your great loss.I have always had the upmost respect and appreciation for Ted. He has supported me on numerous occasions, in my time of need during the years I've had the pleasure of knowing him. Your father was a kind man with a loving heart.Ted will truely be missed.Your father is now with Our Heavenly Father.

I will keep you and your family in my Prayers.

My God Bless and Comfort you all.

Jim Fox

Mary Joesel

January 23, 2006

Karen and Family,

I just learned today of your father's passing and wanted to express my condolences. Although I really didn't know your father, I did know of his tremendous generousity toward others. May God comfort all of your family through your terrible loss.

Jeffery Walkowiak

January 3, 2006

I was fortunate to meet Ted while doing business with CSI.

I found Ted to be personable, professional and funny.

He will be missed by many.



Goodbyes are not forever

And nor is it the end

When angels come to call away

A loved one or a friend.



The empty place that’s left behind

Within this world we know

Reminds us just how brief a stay

We have before we go.



So when it’s time to bid farewell

To one we’ll dearly miss

Let’s just say we’ll meet again



‘Wishing You Comfort In Your Time Of Sorrow

Matthew Chraca

December 31, 2005

Loren and Family,

My deepest sympathies for you at this difficult time. I have only met Ted a couple of times and I know he was loved. I will never forget our ride to Prom with him driving, it is something I will always remember. Much love.

Matthew Chraca

Paula Gerambia

December 29, 2005

Kristy and Loren,

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time. You and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

-The Gerambia Family-

Colette Gleeson

December 28, 2005

Diane and Family,

You are in my prayers, am

very sorry for your loss.

Richard and Mary John

December 28, 2005

Maria and daughters,



Sadly, we were out of town when we heard of Ted's passing. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We will always fondly remember Ted.

Kim Baxa

December 28, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. You father was a great guy. You and your family are in my prayers.

Pam & Duane Grist

December 28, 2005

Kristy and family- Duane & I would like to say how truly sorry we are to hear the saddened news. Our talks with Ted on "D" dock will be missed, what a great person he was. He will be missed !!

Tom Spicer

December 28, 2005

My deepest sympathy is sent to Ted’s entire family. His friends will forever miss him. I will always remember our days at Teletype.

Carl & Mary Beth Charlet

December 28, 2005

Ted,

Thanks for the opportunity you gave me in a time of need. I pray to you Gods speed and Blessings. I pray that your family and friends will be comforted in this time of sorrow. I hope that your spirit and the hope that you gave others will carry on for a long time to come. Karen I know your sorrow in the loss of a father and pray for your personal comfort.



Love and Prayers,

Fred Hagedorn

December 27, 2005

Karen,



I was saddened to see the notice of Ted's passing at the CYC this evening. What a loss for you and your entire family.



Ted was a vibrant visionary and he will be missed by all who knew him.



But knowing both your father and you, I know that his spirit lives on in you, your sister and in his grandchildren, and that is truly the greatest gift he has given the world.



Know that you are all in my heart and thoughts,

Vicki Johnson

December 27, 2005

Kristy and Loren,

You are both in my thoughts and prayers with the loss of Ted. I didn't know Ted as well as I knew you two (especially you, Loren), but I remember him showing his support at our THS Softball games. All my love....Vicki

Colleen Saglimbeni

December 27, 2005

Diane,



Our deepest sympathies to you at the passing of your Father. You and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time.



Love,

The Saglimbeni Family

Phil and Carol Nesius

December 27, 2005

Our deepest synpathy to all the family.

Chet & Marsha Hiner

December 27, 2005

We were sad to hear of Ted's passing. We enjoyed knowing Ted & Kristy and spending time with them on the water in Chicago and Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Chet & Marsha

Jennifer Johnson

December 27, 2005

I am saddened by his death, but encouraged by his spirit, his determination and will-power. He is and will always be an inspiration for me. I am honored to have known Mr. Mau, if only for a brief time in his wonderfully exuberant life. Thank you, Mr. Mau, for the gift of your smile.

Joey and Carol La Bue

December 27, 2005

Our Love and Deepest Sympathy To Both Families. May Ted find Peace and Love in Heaven. We Will Always Remember Ted For The Sweet Guy He Was In His Lifetime.

Love,

Joey and Carol La Bue

Russ Schwem

December 27, 2005

My sincere sympathies to Karen and all other members of Ted's personal and Circuit Service "family". I had many enjoyable years selling for Circuit Service...and a lot of laughs with Ted. Russ Schwem

Mike Simon

December 27, 2005

On D-dock at Burnham Harbor both Linda & I learned to appreciate the friendship of both Ted & Kristy and how they made us all feel like family. He will be greatly missed.

Mike & Linda

Neil and Sue Rack

December 26, 2005

Dear Ted,



We love you and will never forget you. Thank you, so very much, for sharing your life with us. Love forever, Neil and Sue.

Chris Sokolowski

December 26, 2005

My deepest sympathy for Kristy and Ted's entire family. Ted will be missed. He was a man of the highest integrity, caring and just fun to be around. God Bless his soul.

Joe and Cris Flies

December 26, 2005

Ted was a very good friend and business associate. During my time at CSI I learned many things from Ted that I will forever have in my life. It was truly a pleasure to know Ted. I will remember him forever. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karen, Diane, and their families.

Joe and Cris Flies

Suzanne and John

December 26, 2005

We knew Ted only a short number of years but enjoyed him traveling up and down the docks at Burnham Harbor. We will always remember him as a loving and kind man. Our sympathy to Kristy and his family.

Chuck Grant

December 26, 2005

Good man with a good heart.He will be missed.Though we dealt with each other as a matter of business,he always called me "friend",I considered him a friend as well.

Darlene & Bernie Wiczer

December 26, 2005

Magoo

A true gentleman;thoughtful and caring person; a unique man; one of a kind. He found happiness with Kristy and enjoyed his life with her. He will be missed by everyone.

Kathy Cortese

December 26, 2005

Dear Karen, Frankie & Children,

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.

Fondly, Kathy, Bob & Mario Cortese

Frank Giametta

December 26, 2005

Karen and Frank, Diane and Eric,

Your father(father-in-law) was a great man. I enjoyed being his brother-in-law for the short time we had with him. We had many laughs together. You had a wonderful father! My prayers are with you.

Frank Giametta

LEON DELANO

December 26, 2005

DEAR KRISTY AND FAMILY,

THE BOATING WORLD HAS BROUGHT US TOGETHER WITH MANY PEOPLE WHO BECAME OUR FRIENDS. THIS WAS TRUE OF TED AS WITH A NEW BOAT HE MOVED ACROSS THE DOCK.THIS GAVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW TED. HE,WITH A CHEERFULL SMILE WAS ALWAYS HELPFULL AND FUN.HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

LEON & CAROL DELANO

Kathryn Sofiakis

December 26, 2005

I didn't know Ted very well, but I could tell he was a kind & generous man. I know he will be missed.

skip justice

December 25, 2005

My prayers go out to the family of Ted.



He was a good friend for many years in the 60's and 70's. We bowled against each other in many leagues.



I will miss him

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