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Walter Was Obituary

Was, Walter S. 56, Beloved husband of Pat; stepfather of Shannon Mayo and Shawn (Patricia) Sisk; Grandpa to Patrick, Connor, Grace, Kevin, Tim, Emmy, and Danny; Brother of Ella (Warren) McFeely. Funeral Service Thursday 10:30AM at The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM. 773-276-7800 or ragobrothersfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2012.

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October 11, 2012

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

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

October 10, 2012

Wally, a great co-worker and all around nice guy. The picture posted is the Wally I remember. God bless your family and you.

Patricia Miller

October 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss Pat and family.I wish I had known sooner.My condolences to all of you.

Papa Wally always had a great sense of humor and loved to make himself and all those around him laugh and giggle.

Maria Rasmussen

October 3, 2012

We will miss you Papa Wally. We hope you catch all the big fish. Love, Duane, Maria, Kevin, Timmy and Derek

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