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Vernon Wallace Obituary

Wallace, Vernon L. Beloved husband of Gladys (nee Edwards) for 48 years; caring brother of Arnold (Deborah); devoted and loving uncle and godfather of many, entered eternal life on August 30, 2012 at 8:45 p.m. Vernon was a Marshall H.S. Alumni Hall of Famer, a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, a former President of the Illinois Select Morticians Association, a delegate for the National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. a member of the Maywood Rotary Club, Broadview Teenage Boys Baseball Team sponsor, render volunteer service to the Village of Maywood and the Village of Broadview Police and Fire Departments, a mentor to Mortuary Science students and a faithful and dedicated member of Original Providence Baptist Church in Chicago for 59 years. Vernon and his wife, Gladys, are the proud owners of Wallace Broadview Funeral Home in Broadview, IL. Viewing will be Friday, September 7 from 12 - 4 p.m. at Wallace Broadview Funeral Home, 2020 W. Roosevelt Rd., Broadview, IL; a Memorial Tribute will also be on Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Original Providence Baptist Church, 515 N. Pine Ave., Chicago. Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Wallace will be Saturday, September 8 at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 1309 W. Madison Street, Maywood, IL. Visitation at 9 a.m. and Services at 11 a.m. Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Hillside, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 7, 2012.

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Erick Tippett

June 8, 2017

Vernon and my uncle William (Pete) Tippitt were baseball team mates and class mates at Theodore Herzl Junior
College during the thirties and forties. When I first met him he was at West End Funeral home he recently had
purchased after thirty years of service with the House of Branch Mortuary. He was a fine and sympathetic
gentleman helping others with their burial issues even when they could not pay him.

Erick Dean Tippett
Retired Musician/Teacher
Chicago, Illinois

clinton lowe

September 24, 2012

You have been a part of our family for many many years. Our family has known you, and you have been there during our times of need and sorrow. We will miss you. My sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs Gladys Wallace and family.

Min Sharon Monroe

September 11, 2012

My heartfelt condolences goes out to ssSis. Gladys and family on the homegoing of one of the finest business men I have ever met. Mr Wallace will be deeply missed and irreplaceable, no one could do a familky service quite like The wallace Broadview family.

Michael Bruno

September 11, 2012

I was before him at Worsham College and knew him at the House of Branch. My deepest sympathy to Gladys.

Katherine Harvey-Stevenson

September 11, 2012

My sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs.
Gladys Wallace, family,and co-workers.
Mr. Vernon L. Wallace was a beautiful person and a man of extraordinary compassion, strength,vision, and wisdom. He shall be truly missed. Many lives have been blessed because of crossing his paths.

September 10, 2012

Glady the Elders and Williams
would like towish you comfort
and strenght in the days to come.
Love Mrs Gloria Elders

September 10, 2012

Gladys, I'm sorry that I could not be with you in person but know that I'm praying for you. Love you, Doris Lowe Howard

CURTIS SPEED

September 10, 2012

Vernon will be missed by many. Sorry for our loss. His powerful spirit will always be with us however.

September 10, 2012

Mrs.Wallace
Keeping you and the entire Wallace family in prayer. Only God can strengthen you at this time.

Sis. Lennis V. Smith and the Broadview Baptist Church Usher Board

Etienne Williams

September 9, 2012

May God take you up in his arms Mr. Wallace, I've known you since I was a little boy through my Grandmother Mrs. E. Litton. To the family, you are in my prayers

September 9, 2012

Rest In Peace Vernon. You will be missed. You always placed a smile on my face. I love you. Thank you for your service to my family over the years. My your legacy continue.

Chenice Batts

September 9, 2012

May God Bless the Wallace family. Thank you from my family (Thomas and Batts) for all the great years of your dedicated friendship and service. Mr. Wallace will be truely missed.

Barbara Carothers

September 9, 2012

My name is Barbara Carothers the daughter of Pamela Brother's........ Mr. Wallace was my mother god father he did her funeral and my brother he will be miss

Nichole Bethel

September 8, 2012

Wallace Funeral Home prepared my mother for burial before she was flown out of state to her home town. He provided comfort during a very devastating time. I will always remember how tender he was with my husband and I. May he rest in peace.

Makersha Hardy

September 8, 2012

I have known Mr. & Mrs. Wallace for sometime now and I must say, Mr. Wallace thank you for your smile, kind words "don't work to hard" and your generosity you've shown us through out the years. It was indeed a pleasure to serve you and your wife. Mrs. Wallace I will keep you and your staff in my prayers.

September 8, 2012

With deepest sympathy,remember God's grace is sufficient. Frances Cook-Scott

Edward Crump

September 8, 2012

rest in peace, my family will keep you and your family in our prayers.

L. Peterson

September 8, 2012

On behalf of Bondol Labs, I extend our deepest sympathy to the staff and family of Wallace Broadview Funeral Home. Mr. Wallace was a big part of our family.

James Hampton & Family

September 8, 2012

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted!

Eddie Harris

September 7, 2012

I have known Vernon many years having grown up and gone to school with him. He has also served our family well during times of bereavement. My prayers and thoughts are with Gladys and family. May God bless you at this difficult time.

Campbell & Ruth Stevenson

September 7, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Janice Gilmore

September 7, 2012

To the family of Vernon L. Wallace, you have my deepest sympathy. Mr. Wallace was a wonderful person and served my family for many many years. May his rest be so ever peaceful. To Mrs. Wallace, may God strengthen and comfort you during this time. God Bless you all.

DOROTHY MCCOY

September 7, 2012

SWEET GLADYS, MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU. BEING A WIDOW MYSELF I KNOW THE PAIN.YOU WERE BLESSED TO HAVE 48 YEARS TOGETHER.HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN, AND WILL BE MISSED.GOD BLESS. LOVE, DOROTHY MCCOY

corea hodge

September 7, 2012

We are truly going to miss Vernon. He has taken extremely good care of our mortuary needs.Vernon and his wife Gladys is like family to us.

corea hodge

September 7, 2012

We are truly going to miss Vernon. He has taken extremely good care of our mortuary needs.Vernon and his wife Gladys are like family to us.

Alice Jackson

September 7, 2012

The family of the late Ivory Henry wish to send our heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Wallace and family. Mr. Wallace and his wife lovely handled our dad's Ivory's funeral service and other members of our family. May God Bless you and we will all meet again on the other side!

Laura Jones-Thomas

September 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dorethea Hayes

September 7, 2012

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

Clara Mosley

September 7, 2012

In loving memory to Mr.Vernon Wallace.A great soul serves everyone,all the time. Memories will not be forgotten.You will be missed by all families. The Mosley & Winters Family.

Hattie M Roberson

September 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ann Echols

September 7, 2012

Rest my friend until tomorrow when the dead in Christ shall rise.

Ann J. Echols (Vivian Hudson's sister)

Lorna Appleton

September 7, 2012

To a wonderful and caring long time friend of the Thomas/Copeland family for over 70 years. Mr. & Mrs. Wallace have taken great care of our deceased love ones in the past. Mrs. Wallace you and your family have our
deepest sympathy. From the Appleton Family

Aftin Haymon

September 7, 2012

You will truly be missed. Earth has lost a great man but heaven has gained a better angel. Thank you for your words of wisdom and comfort through out the years.

Haymon Family

judie dancy

September 7, 2012

You was always thought of.From Yvonne,(Essie)Blunt and family RIP!we Love you

Jaron Ziegler

September 7, 2012

A good man has left our presence and entered into the gates of Heaven

FRANK CURRIE

September 7, 2012

WITH LOVE FROM FRANK CURRIE AND THE STAFF OF CURRIES FUNERAL HOME IN HENNING; TN LOVE YOU GUYS

FRANK CURRIE

September 7, 2012

love you Mr. Wallace you will be missed and rest in everlasting peace. You was a great hero in the black funeral business and in our family lives from CURRIES FUNERAL HOME

Mario & Sarah Connie

September 7, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Beneatha Powers

September 7, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

September 7, 2012

Mrs. Wallace may the everlasting arms of God comfort you during this time. I know it is difficult but may the peace of the Lord that surpasses our understanding give you peace. My prayers will be with you asking the Lord to give you strength during this time. Please make sure that you call anytime you need someone to speak to during the days and nights ahead. Love Sister Mable Taylor.

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