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Walter Engess Obituary
Engess, Walter R. age 68, formerly of Congress Knolls, member Operating Engineers Local 150, loving husband of Betty, (nee Petrie), loving father of Tina (David) Kilmer, Dawn (Thaddeus) Maguire, and Sherry (Chris) Kosabucki, dear grandfather of Elise, Lauren, Karah, and David Kilmer; Tad, Devyn, and Riley Maguire, and Kody Kosabucki. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 South Meyers Rd. (three blocks South of Roosevelt Rd), Lombard. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. Prayers, from the funeral home to Christ the King Catholic Church, Lombard. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment St. Nicholas Cemetery, Chicago. Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Cr., Joliet, 60431. Info: 630-932-1500. 
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Lauren Kilmer
August 7, 2009
Papa:
I cannot believe that this has almost been a year.
I still miss you every day, and pray for you.
This is so hard for all of us, and I just wanted to tell you that I wish you could be there at my wedding. Miss you so much.
xoxo
-Laur
Lauren Kilmer
February 9, 2009
Hi Grandma:
I know that you miss him more than any of us could know. And, I wish that you would not have to feel any pain, sorrow, guilt, etc. I would take all of that from you in a second if I were able to.
Just know, you will ALWAYS have our weekly phone calls, our heart-to-hearts, and our monthly hair-cutting sessions.
I love you Grandma…and will always love Papa!!!
Miss You,
Laur
Judith Johnson
August 13, 2008
Dear Betty,
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Everyone who knew Wally would have known a great fun loving
guy with a wonderful sense of humor
and a contagious laugh.....
Thanks for the memories
Love, Wayne and Judy
thomas nekola
August 13, 2008
Dear Family, our thoughts and sympathies are with you in the loss of your husband and father, Wally.
Judi and Jerry Magdziarz
August 12, 2008
Dear Betty and family,
We will miss Wally's ever smiling face,sense of humor, and love of life.
He was a great guy and we feel fortunate to have known him. We are so sorry for your loss
Jill Simons
August 12, 2008
Mrs. Engess, Sherry, Dawn, Tina -- So sorry for your loss. What a great guy. I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Engess. He always made me feel like I was part of the family (especially whe I helped Sherry with cutting grass, cleaning house, ;-). Seriously, he was a wonderful man and I am extremely greatful and blessed to have known him. My prayers and thougths are with you all.
Love,
Jill
Mary Lou Levandusky
August 12, 2008
So sorry to hear the news of Wally back in May. He loved his family and had a good sense of humor. He will be missed. He is at peace now and not suffering. If he was alive, he would say "don't weep for me for now I am free". Just remember whenever you want to get in touch with him, go into your heart and he will be there. All my love and prayers are with you in this sorrow.
I love you and think of you alot.
Aunt Julie Jendrzejas
August 12, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Beth Hargis
August 12, 2008
Dear Betty,Tina and girls,
I am very sorry to hear about Wally. He was a very important part of our family for many years and I know you will miss him every day. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth,Matt, Kristi and Katie Hargis
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