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Wallace Targos Obituary
Targos, Wallace C. "Wally" age 80, late of Lansing, IL, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008. Beloved and caring husband of the late Ann M. Targos (nee Manes), loving father of Wally A. Targos and Ron (Cathy) Targos, devoted papa of Anthony U.S.M.C. (Iraq), Courtney, Michael, Sarah and Alexandra, dearest brother of Jean (Alex) Janusz, Frank (Pat) Targos, the late Stanley Targos and the late Mae (Graham) Reese, dear brother-in-law of Adeline "Babe" Papas, kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, August 11, 2008, from 2 to 9 p.m. Prayer service Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 9:30 a.m., from Smits-DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home (James E. Janusz-Director), 649 E. 162nd St., (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL, to St. Ann Church (3010 Ridge Rd., Lansing, IL), for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Wally was a Korean War Army Veteran and a retired Chicago Firefighter with 27 years of dedicated service on Engine 100. Memorials contributions to the American Red Cross, (2200 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL, 60612), would be appreciated. For further information: 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com 
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JACK DOWLING
August 10, 2008
The old time softball players from "Grand Crossing Park" will never forget the excellent
plays "Vouge" made at short center. Great speed added to his extra base hits. Everyone
were so happy when he and Ann Manes got
married. They are now reunited in Heaven.
God Bless you
Jack & (decease) Jerry Dowling
Bernard Cooley
August 10, 2008
I remembered when i reported to engine 100 back in 1977. There was a firehouse dog name baron on duty, with a lot teeth of a (doberman). Wally said to me don't worry he won't bite as long as your a firefighter, oh but your a candidate well your in trouble. may god bless a brother of the barrel forever.
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