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Wallace Bailey Obituary

Bailey, Wallace W. Bailey Jr. Age 68. Park Forest resident, formerly of Chicago Heights. Retired Academic Advisor and part time instructor at Prairie State College. Masters of Arts Graduate of Governors State University. Husband for 29 years of Deborah (nee Biesboer); stepfather of Jill (John) Zager and Dawn (Joe) Gilliam; Loving "Grandpa" of Marina Rose and John Zager Jr. and Holly Gilliam; son of Carole Gunter; brother of Michelle Brammer, Jessye Skorich, Robert Gunter, David Gunter, and Wesley Garrison; Devoted uncle of many; Beloved colleague and dear friend. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Thursday, April 4th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral services Friday 10:30 AM. Burial Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing. 708-481-9230.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 31, 2013.

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vicki simpson

April 8, 2013

Wally was a wonderful, kind person. He will be missed. My thoughts are with Debbie and her family.

david gunter

April 2, 2013

wally was a big influence in my life as an older brother and close friend and advisor .wally had a thirst for knowledge that was quite remarkable. an accomplished artist who dabbled in watercolors and oils to the highest degree and also was a good musician. i am very inspired by his influence in my life.i will miss him very much .i love you my brother rock on!

Denise Stabile

April 2, 2013

Debbie,
I so sorry to hear about Wally, may God bless you and your family during this time. My prayers are with you

Camille Willoughby

April 2, 2013

To Debbie and family: I am so sorry for your loss. May Wally rest in peace. Find comfort in knowing that he is with God. Bless you and your family; you're in my thoughts and prayers.

April 2, 2013

Sorry to read of your lost. Death has such a sting. May the family find comfort knowing Mr Bailey is resting in peace. Ecclesiastes 9:5

Velma McWilliams

April 1, 2013

Debbie, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Because, I am sure words cannot relieve the grief that you are experiencing now. I pray that god will give you and your family comfort, during this sad and stressful time!

Tanya Norfleet

April 1, 2013

Wally was a great guy that I had the pleasure of working with. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

April 1, 2013

There are no words at a time like this, just know that your friends are sending you hugs and have large ears to listen when you are ready to talk.

May he rest in peace.
Vivian Zimmerman

April 1, 2013

Debbie and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Wally was a great guy! I really enjoyed working with him. He will truly be missed. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Wyack

Maria Villanueva

April 1, 2013

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

Cheron Ricsk PSC Business Office

April 1, 2013

My prayers and condolences are with you and your family!

Crystal carpenter

March 31, 2013

I OFFER MY CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS.

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