Vom Brack III, Theodore R. "Ted", age 58, resident of River Forest and recently Oak Brook, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2007 in Rush Chicago Hospital of Liver cancer. Loving husband of Kathy (nee Conti), loving father to Ralph, Nicholas. Preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Mary (nee Melchiorre), son-in-law to the late Mario and Audrey Conti, brother-in-law to late Mario Jr., Ron and Marybeth. wonderful uncle to Christopher, Sean, Dan, Michael, Megan, Patrick, and great friend to many. Ted was the proud owner of America's Dream Realty River Forest. Friends and family to meet at St. Lukes Church, 528 Lathrop, River Forest, IL, Saturday for Visitation 9:15 a.m., Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Arrangements by: Salerno's Galewood Chapels. In lieu of flowers, donations Mc Dermott Foundation, 932 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60607. For info: (773) 889-1700.

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Lisa McEwen
May 13, 2007
Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ted was a wonderful husband and friend to you, and you'll forever have those memories. May he rest in peace, without anymore pain. May God give you the strength you need to carry on.
Brett
May 12, 2007
Mrs V, Ralp and Nick, I am sorry for your loss as my heart is heavy and my thoughts and prayers will always be with you. Ted always had a special way about him that made him so lovable. He was unique in many ways and had so many excellent qualities. The one that sttod out the most was his devotion to family as this spoke volumes of what he saw important in this life. I will miss the conversations, meals, friendship and advice that I shared with him, but the memories of them will live with me forever. Teddy, I love you and miss you friend.
Jama Berger
May 12, 2007
Dear Kathy,Ralph and Nicholas, I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Jama Berger
Candy & Jack French
May 11, 2007
Dear Kathy, Nick and Ralph,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Ted was a true treasure and will be missed. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Wong Scott
May 11, 2007
Kathy, my heart goes out to you my dear friend on the loss of your beloved husband. Ted was a wonderful man in the short time I've known him. He was very caring, funny and was always in good spirit. I will miss him.
Ralph & Nicholas, I am truly sorry for the loss of your father. God bless you and may he watch over you in this time of sorrow.
Mike Yerkes
May 11, 2007
Kathy, Ralph, and Nick, please accept my sympathy. Ted was a great guy. I always admired his loyalty and love for his family and friends; he was a true friend. I am very fortunate to have had the chance and honor to know him. His sense of humor and enthusiasm made it a true pleasure to be around him. He and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless - Mike
Ed Young
May 10, 2007
While working at Mary's womens store we became fast friends, I worked as a manufactures representitive and Ted as on store owner,late 1970's early 1980's'sociology we became fast friends for the next dedcade,my residedce changed to Las
Angles, the to Arizoni but eventually back to the Chicago Tribune and to re establish our frindship. One couldn't ask for a better friend. I also admired his and Kathy's ability to provide for Their family with love. It just to bad the world didn't make enought of this type of person to go round.
megan, brent, noah patterson
May 10, 2007
Kathy,Ralph, and Nicholas,
We are so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Ted will be missed greatly and remembered fondly. He was an incredible man and always treated our family, like family (as do all of you).
May peace be with you during this difficult time and if you need anything at all please do not hesitate.
With Love
Megan, Brent, and Noah Patterson
(malagoli)
Jon Meacham
May 10, 2007
Dear Mrs Vom Brack, Nick, and Ralph, I am really sorry to hear about your loss. God Bless You and your family.
Cliff & Darlene Meacham
May 10, 2007
We will miss hearing Ted's whistle at baseball games, but he will always be with us in spirit. He touched our lives.
Carol & Ron Foytik
May 10, 2007
As Ted would say, no regrets. He will be sorely missed. We were lucky to call him our friend.
Heather Shallat
May 10, 2007
Kathy,
All those years in Van Verst's office, sharing family news while you took care of me, I never thought that I would be writing this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Nicholas and Ralph, as you deal with this sorrow. May you have the courage to face life and continue as I know your husband and father whould have wanted, and may you gain strength from your memories.
It looks like I missed alot not seeing you these last two years. I am sorry I was not there to listen.
You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Fondly, Heather Shallat
Brian Schiewe
May 10, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Ted and the entire Vom Brack family.
Donna Peters
May 10, 2007
My heart is heavy. Kathy-Ralph-and Nick...my thoughts are with you.
Lots of love and prayers your way.
Frank Mrozek
May 10, 2007
Kathy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I truly enjoyed the limited time that I knew Ted, and will always remember both his serious and humorous sides.
Patrick Maloney
May 10, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Matthew Andersen
May 10, 2007
Ted and I had some great conversations. From little league to shooting pool to picking out a snow blower, Ted's advice always stuck with me.
Most of all, Ted was fabulous in helping me realize how special it is for Ralph and me to have the group of friends that we do. I am glad I listened to him.
But still...little league, pool, and snow blowers were great conversations too! :-)
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