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Walter O'Neil Obituary


O'Neil, Walter E. age 83, WWII Veteran, Sixth Marine Division, Retired Captain CFD, beloved father of Walter F. (Patricia), Patricia (Mark) Evans, John (Vivian), Geralyn (Rocky) McCoy, Catherine (Lorin) Kirksey and Laura (Scott) Eperjesi, loving grandfather of 13, loving companion of Barbara, like a father to Kenneth (Laura), William (Nancy), Richard (Kathleen) and Paul (Janet) Koopman and Deborah (Edward) Hall and Cynthia (Robert) Grebic, grandpa Wally to 34. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. with a Prayer service at 8 p.m., at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Interment private. Info: 708-636-1200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 22, 2008.

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June 24, 2008

Oh Dad, I just can't believe you are gone. I miss you terribly. I have this ache inside of me that will never go away but I also have a peace knowing that you are no longer struggling. I know you will be waiting in heaven for us so until then, sweet dreams Daddy and don't ever forget ...I love you with all of my heart boom-boom!!
Love always,
Smo-jo
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Debbie Stangarone

June 24, 2008

We were sooooo sorry to hear about Wally passing away. He was such a wonderful gift to my dad & I. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Bud McManus & Debbie

Kay Jumper-Dorr

June 23, 2008

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

Beth Williams

June 22, 2008

We will miss you very much Grandpa Wally. We are so very grateful to have had you in our lives. We love you. Beth, Jeffery & Joshua Williams

Joe & Kelly Lyn Kelly

June 22, 2008

Uncle Wal, we will miss you. We are grateful that your suffering and pain are over. You are now in the hands of The Lord and may that bring comfort and peace to your loved ones.

Dear O'Neil & Koopman families, please accept our heartfelt condolences. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Joe & Kelly Lyn Kelly -- "Murphy"

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