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Wesley Hayes Obituary

Hayes, Wesley Randall 7GC20180 age 15, loving son of Debra (nee Gialamas) and Randall Hayes, fond brother of Stephanie, Allison, Andrew and Samuel Hayes, surrogate brother of Erin Durkin, dearest grandson of Marlowe and Thomas Gialamas and Eleanor and the late Robert Hayes, loving nephew of Christine, Thomas (Tina) and Michael (Victoria) Gialamas, Kristen (James) Quirk and Scott (Marge) Hayes, dear cousin of Lauren, Gary, Colleen, Randy Alec, James and Alyssa, best friend of Erin Murphy, friend to many. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, to St. Julie Billiart Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Funeral Info: 708-429-3200. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 17, 2002.

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Leonard and Melinda Bechan

July 20, 2002

To the Hayes family:



We were saddened to hear about your loss. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and hope that you will find comfort and peace. Our prayers are with you through this difficult journey.



Len and Mindy Bechan

John and Georgia Bechan

July 20, 2002

Dear Hayes Family:



Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our hearts and our prayers at this very difficult time. God bless you all.

Rich, Marilynn, Ann-Marie Dunlap Family

July 19, 2002

May God give all of you strength, love and understanding in the days ahead. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Stanish family

July 18, 2002

To the Hayes Family We are deeply sorry for your lose,please know that you will be in our prayer.We will always remember Wes as a great football player and part of the Bulldog's championship team. This would not have been possible without the help of Wes.

Mary (Mitzy)and Pat Brennan

July 18, 2002

Deby, Randy, and Family,

I just wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss and you have all our prayers to help you make it through this very difficult time.

Kelly Musial

July 18, 2002

Dear Hayes Family,



We are very sorry for your loss of your son. I have read such nice comments about him, I know he is loved and missed by everyone. Your family is in our hearts. Randy, please let Pete know if we can do any thing for you and your family!



The Musials

Ziganto Family

July 18, 2002

Dear Hayes Family:

Words can not express our regret for your loss. We all remember Wes as a wonderful boy. Our prayers are with you.

Michael Ruzas

July 17, 2002

Dear Mr. and Mrs.Heyes and Siblings



Last summer me Wes, Jake, and Drew used to do things like everyday. We had so many good times and I have hundreds of wonderful memories of Wes, like when we broke the mall door that was bolted into the ground, and all the other fun things we did I thank god for everyone of them. Wesley was a fun kid I could always make him laugh. The news of his sudden death had caused many tears for me I will always love Wes as a good friend and will never in my life forget him.

Tiffany Stingle

July 17, 2002

Dear Hayes Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Wes was a great kid inside and out! I'm very glad that i got the chance to be in one of his classes. As classmates we laughed together, stuided together and were sad together! I know that I will definitly keep Wes and his family in my every prayer!

Vicki Tarantino

July 17, 2002

Dear Hayes Family:



Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. My son, Michael Lettiere, was on the wrestling team with Wes. When he told me about Wes, I wanted to express our deepest sympathy to all of you. Although we didn't know Wes, we hope you can take comfort in knowing that others care and are thinking about your family. As a mother of three, I cannot imagine what you all must be going through. May God bless Wes's family and friends always.

Joanna Kowalczyk

July 17, 2002

Hayes Family,

Its been 8 years being your neighbors and Wes was always such a fun person to be living around. I'm always going to remember when me and Monica were outside he'd come over and we'd talk and play basketball for hours at a time. Seems just like yesterday he would come over with Jake and we'd sit outside and talk until my dad got upset because we were laughing too loud or being totally obnoxious! We're going to miss him dearly and our deepest sympathy for your family.

~The Kowalczyk Family~

Donna Serafin

July 17, 2002

Dear Deb, Randy & Family,



We am very, very sorry. You are in our prayers. May God grant you peace. Wesley was a wonderful boy with many gifts. You guys are special people who we are truly blessed to know. Take care and call if you need ANYTHING! God's love to you.

Donna, Fred, Joe, Jen & Nicky Serafin

Ashley Armsbury

July 17, 2002

Dear Hayes Family,

I am so sorry for your loss, Wes was one of the nicest kids I have ever met and I'm sure many people will agree with me on that. I first met him last summer and he was just so fun to be around. I am a friend of Erin's, and I truly thought they would last forever. Wes was a great person, he was funny, sweet, always happy, very outgoing, and he never seemed to have any problems. He will really be missed and I will keep him and the family in my prayers.

Mandi R.

July 17, 2002

dear Hayes Family,

Wes was an awsome kid and will always remember him in my prayers...even tho i only met him a few times, and whereever he is he is watching over all of you.....

*"For every burden that we bear,for every sorrow, every care, there's a reason. for every grief that bows the head, for every tear-drop that is shed, there's a reason. for every hurt, for every plight, for every lonely painracked night, there's a reason. but if we trust god as we should, all must work out for our good, HE knows the reason."*

Lisa Singer

July 17, 2002

Dear Hayes Family,

I am very sorry for your loss, Wes was a very sweet kid. I know I really didn't get to know him that well but I did talk to him a few times and he always made me laugh. I will be sure to keep Wes in my prayers.

Alison Valois

July 17, 2002

Dear Hayes Family,

Wes was a great person and was always so happy. Im very sorry for what happened and I hope you all will remember him for his kindness and overall happiness.



Sincerely,

The Valois Family

Jehan Ziadah

July 17, 2002

Dear Hayes Family,

I am very sorry for the terrible loss. I only had the chance to talk to Wes once, but when I did he was so sweet. Wes was a really thoughtful guy. Although I had just met him he did me a favor. Wes will be thought of and will be kept in my prayers.

Ryan Graman

July 17, 2002

Dear Hayes Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I was one of Wes's friend and we had some fun times together. He was such a fun person to be around and he is now a light in heaven. Wes will be in my prayers.

diana barracca

July 16, 2002

Dear Hayes Family,

My family and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. We have experienced this awful pain just one month ago, so we know how you are feeling. May the beauty of Wes'life live on forever.

God Bless,

Tha Barracca's

Cindy Temenak

July 16, 2002

I am Donna Serafin's sister, I met Sammie and Mrs. Hayes at a Halloween Cub Scout outting last Fall. I am very sorry for your devastating loss, and will be praying for your family.

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