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Wayne Ziegler Obituary

Ziegler, Wayne J. "Duke" Owner of Duke's Drive Inn, beloved husband of Joan (nee Voss), loving father of Wayne (Pamela) Ziegler, Susan (Bill) Humphrey and Sheri (Patrick) Doro, dear grandfather of Jeffrey, Daniel, Stephanie and Michael, fond brother of Phyllis (the late Harold) Spitzer, and the late Sharon (Ron) Stam, dearest uncle of Laura Stevens and Troy Spitzer, devoted friend to many. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Friday, 9:30 a.m., at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Rd. (5500W.). Interment Willow Hills Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 11, 2003.

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Ross & Louise Montana

September 17, 2003

Dear Duke's Family,



This is truely a tremendous loss for everyone. Our hearts are so saddened by Duke's passing. He will certainly be missed as a "Friend", and as if he were a member of our own family.



All our Love and Compassion ~

Ross & Louise Montana

Reilly Family

September 15, 2003

Dear Joan and Family,



We were deeply sorry to hear of Duke's passing. He was a great man. He will never be forgotten by any who ever knew him, or even met him. He will always have a special place in our hearts, and memories. You are all in our prayers.

DAN MESKILL

September 14, 2003

MRS ZIEGLER AND FAMILY

MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR ONE GREAT MAN,

HE KEPT THE 3 MESKILL BOYS IN CHECK WHEN MY FATHER WAS IN IRELAND,

HE HAD OUR RESPECT,,WE WILL MISS

MR ZIEGLER "DUKE" AND NEVER FORGET

HIM,,,,,OUR PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,,,

leslie&ANNA VOLPI

September 13, 2003

ME AND MY WIFE WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF A GREATMAN LIKE DUKE WE WILL MISS HIM WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN ARE PRAY AND WILL NOT FORGET HIM SO SORRY MR&MRS LESLIE J VOLPI/RUSSO WHOLESALES

Kay Meskill-Murrihy

September 12, 2003

My deepest sympathy to Joan and family. To me Duke was a super person and a wonderful neighbor.It was our pleasure to have known him and the Meskills are very appreciative for all he did for us. Rest in peace.

Wendy Battaglia (Joe Werner's daughter)

September 11, 2003

We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. We extend our condolences to Duke's entire family. Our thoughts are with you. -Jim and Wendy Battaglia

Cindy Forster

September 11, 2003

Dear Joan and family,

We were so sorry to hear about Duke. We know he will be greatly missed by many friends as well. You are in our prayers.

John and Cindy Forster

Mary Schultz (Meskill)

September 11, 2003

Dear Joan, Wayne, Sue, Sheri and family,

My deepest condolences for all of you ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers.

jerry & jackie misialek

September 11, 2003

we are greatly saddened by the loss of duke. he was a great guy.our sympathy to joan & family.he will be missed.

Dina Krzos

September 11, 2003

Dear Ziegler Family,

I am the daughter of Joe and Audrey Werner. So, sorry to hear about Duke. Just wanted to express our sincere sympathy at this time of your great loss. Thinking of you all. Rob and Dina Krzos

Pam Duggan

September 11, 2003

This is a time of great sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ziegler family. Duke will be greatly missed.

Pam & Bill Duggan

DENNIS GIERTZ/SHARON ZIEGLER

September 11, 2003

MANY YEARS OF MANY MEMORIES AT LAKE GENEVA. DUKE WAS A GREAT AND FUN PERSON.

Linda Dalton

September 11, 2003

Dear Ziegler family I am very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and yours.Having just lost my father I know the heart brake such a loss brings.I will always remember Duke and I will keep you in my prayers.God Bliss Linda & Jerry Dalton [Groveau}

Therese Cichlar

September 11, 2003

The Groveau family offers our love and sympathy during this time of sorrow. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.

To the man with the best corvettes we are going to miss you

John ziegler

September 11, 2003

With heartfelt condolences for your loss. I'm the son of Robert ziegler, Nephew of the late Adeline Ziegler.

JACLYN FLIEHLER

September 11, 2003

THE DUKE WILL BE MISSED!!

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