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Warren Fritze Obituary

Fritze, Warren M. age 86, resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2007, native of Chicago, formerly of Northlake and Warrenville, enjoyed the church choir, barbershop quartets, piano and all things musical, childhood resident of Glenwood Boys Home. Beloved husband of Mary Alice (nee McCorkle) for over 62 years, loving father of Fredrick Faith-Fritze, Laura (Mike) Wdowiarz and Dora (David) Haworth, proud grandfather of Derick, Heidi, Alissa, Matthew Warren, Timothy and Gail, great-grandfather of Nicholas and Nathan. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Memorial service Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 6 p.m., at Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Larch and North Avenues, Elmhurst. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Glenwood Boys Home, 500 W. 187th St., Glenwood, IL 60425. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com or 630-832-0018.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 29, 2007.

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Jan Minton

May 29, 2007

Laura,
Although I didn't know your dad, I still feel your loss as we have talked about him frequently. Let me know if you need anything. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your Friend, Jan

The Gibbons Family

May 29, 2007

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