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Wayne Oakley Obituary

Oakley, Wayne C. Age 80, U.S. Army Korean War veteran, a resident of Plainfield's Carillon community, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, Joliet, IL. He was born March 5, 1932 in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of the late Margaret M. "Peggy" (nee Caher) Oakley, whom he married August 16, 1952 and who preceded him in death March 6, 2002, loving father of John Wayne Oakley, Robin Oakley, Sharon (Kevin) Moylan, Maureen (Tom) Martin, Kathleen (Michael) Glocker, Theresa (Gil) Orellana and Margaret (John) Cadogan, adored grandfather of thirteen, devoted son of the late Carl and Leona (nee Bachman) Oakley, step-son of the late Arthur Ziemer, dear brother of Harold "H20" Oakley, fond uncle of many. Visitation Thursday, 4:00-9:00 P.M. at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Road (Corner of Rts. 30 & 59), Plainfield. Services will begin Friday, 12:30 P.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 1:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL. Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Wounded Warriors Project, (877) 958-2233, www.woundedwarriorproject.org For Info: (815) 436 9221 or www.overman-jones.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 14, 2012.

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Mary Shaughnessy

November 15, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well- lived.
My heartful symphaty, Robin to you and all your siblings.

Lisa Ruffolo

November 14, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with all.

November 14, 2012

Dear Robin & Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. While this is a time of true sorrow, your Dad is now at rest, close by your Mother's side. He is surely proud of his children who cared and comforted him these last several months. Our prayers are with you. Marilou & Gary McClain, Bryan Gima-Derrow & Bernice Gima.

November 14, 2012

Dear Robin & Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. While this is a time of true sorrow, your Dad is now at rest, close by your Mother's side. He is surely proud of his children who cared and comforted him these last several months. Our prayers are with you. Marilou & Gary McClain, Bryan Gima-Derrow & Bernice Gima.

Robert & Margaret Metz

November 14, 2012

May the memories of Wayne keep your heart wrapped in comfort and bring you peace. Wayne's life may have ended here on earth but he is starting a new life with his wife in the heavens above. He is in God's hands now

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