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Wilbur Purnell Obituary
Purnell, Wilbur E. passed September 23, 2009, age 81, late of Hazel Crest, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, Dolton and Harvey, beloved husband of the late Carol A. (nee Spencer), dear father of Kathleen (Donald) Hamm, Linda Bailey, and the late Keith Purnell, cherished grandfather of Bryon Lyons, Dawn Hamm, Amanda and Katelyn Bailey, great-grandfather of Bryan, Michael, and Stacie Lyons, and Michael Gilcrest Jr., loving brother of Mildred Denton, Lois Parro and Daniel Purnell, also the late Betty Simnick, Robert and Edward Purnell. Member of the VFW. Hayes Post #988. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Hwy., Homewood, Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Monday. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60631 would be appreciated. 708-798-5300 
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilbur Purnell
September 23, 2010
PLEASE GOD FORGIVE A SILENT TEAR, A CONSTANT WISH THAT HE WAS HERE. OTHERS WERE TAKEN, YES WE KNOW, BUT HE WAS OURS AND WE LOVED HIM SO. HE BID NO ONE A LAST FAREWELL, NOR EVEN SAID GOODBYE. HE WAS GONE BEFORE WE KNEW IT AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY. I can't believe you have been in heaven for a year. I MISS AND LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS BE DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL!!!!! LOVE KATHY
Linda Bailey
September 23, 2010
Today marks a year that you left us and went to heaven, my heart still aches, tears still fall, no one will ever take your place.There is one lonely shadow waiting to see your face.I love and miss you Daddy! Your lonely shadow,Linda.
katie your sweetheart
November 23, 2009
we thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.
we thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.
we think of you in silence, we often speak your name.
now all we have is memories and your picture in a frame.
your memory is our keepsake, which with well never part.
god has you in his keeping, but we have you in our hearts.
YOUR DAUGHTER KATHY
October 19, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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Ray & Carol Hopkins
September 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Judy Mausen
September 25, 2009
With the passing of Wilbur Purnell I have lost my "rich" uncle. His wealth was not monetery, his wealth was his love of family,God,and his country,that he proudly served.We will miss him.
Sempre Fi
John & Rose Martin
September 25, 2009
Our condolences in the loss of Wilbur. May warm memories fill the void of his departure. Friends of Bryon.
Dawn Hamm
September 25, 2009
May our hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we celebrate a life well lived.
Julie Hopkins
September 25, 2009
Love is stronger than death even though
it can't stop death from happening. But no matter how hard it tries, it can't separate people from love.
It can't take away our memories either.
In the end, life is stronger than death.
To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.
Linda Bailey
September 25, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home
September 25, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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