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Walter Babich Obituary

Babich, Walter age 75, suddenly of McCook, formerly of Lyons. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Brogan), loving father of Dianna Gavros, M'Linda (Thomas) Kula, Barbara (Donald) Dolgner, the late Patty Miles and Ronald, Walter (Lisa) and Daniel (Carmie) Babich, dear brother of Louis (Rosemary), Anthony (Shirley), Ann (the late Vincent) Janutis, the late Peter (the late Rita) and the late Edward Babich, fond grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather to 16. Memorial services will be held at St. John 's United Church of Christ, 4500 S. Prescott Ave., Lyons, on Saturday, October 28th at 11 a.m. No visitation. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Des Plaines Valley Council, Boys Scouts of America, 811 W. Hillgrove Ave., La Grange, IL, 60515. Funeral Info., Riverside Funeral Directors, Brian D. Kuratko Director, 708-609-5585.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 27, 2006.

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Robbie Sanchez

October 30, 2006

Dear Danny & Family,

There are no words to say except that we are deeply saddened by the loss of your parents. I will forever remember the kindness they showed me and my family all those years ago. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Love Robbie Sanchez and Family

Gerry Caponigro

October 29, 2006

Dear Diana, Linda, Barbara, Ronny, Wally and Danny: I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My prayers are with you. Love, Your cousin Gerry

Phil&Donna Kwilas

October 27, 2006

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

Edward & Jeanette Kerr

October 27, 2006

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.

Janet Pacewicz

October 27, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now, and always.

All our love,

Mark, Janet and Mellie pacewicz

Wendy Idovina & Debbie (Vopatek) Janes

October 27, 2006

Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your entire family.We were saddened to hear of the loss of both your parents. We grew up in Lyons around your family . I have memories of Dorothy and Wally holding a very very tiny baby ever so gentle in their hands with such love,tenderness and devotion We wish for you all strength in the days to come . MAY ANGELS BRING YOU PEACE IN YOUR HEARTS . OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. (Vopatek)

Wanda Deaton

October 27, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories from Lyons. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Mike & Dora Murphy

October 27, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Lauren Harry

October 27, 2006

My deepest sympathy to all of you. My prayers are with all of you at this time of profound grief.

Mark and Regina Small

October 27, 2006

Words don't seem to be sufficient to properly convey our feelings. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. While we are unable to attend the memorial services for Uncle Wally, we will forever keep in our hearts his memory. Our thoughts and prayers and with you.

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