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Willard Sampson Obituary

Sampson, Willard E. Marine Veteran of WWII and Korea, beloved husband of La Verne (nee Keenan), loving father of David (Kathy) and Dianna (Joseph) Battaglia, devoted grandfather of Brian (Cheryl) Sampson, Nicholas (Elaine) Battaglia, Angelica (Kevin) Campbell, and the late Michael Sampson. Visitation at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles on Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Memory Garden Cemetery. Funeral Info. 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 9, 2010.

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Arlene Witte

July 10, 2010

Nick and Angie,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Willard was an exceptional person, a gentleman. It was my good fortune to work with all of you. My condolences to your family.

Angie & Kevin Campbell

July 9, 2010

We will miss you dearly, Papa. You will remain in our hearts forever.

Bill Sampson

July 9, 2010

Sorry about your loss, we will miss him. He was a good person.
Bill (Debbie) Sampson Donald Sampson's Son.

Mary Schmitt

July 9, 2010

May God's love be your strength in your time of sorrow.Rest in peace Will.SEMPER FI.

July 9, 2010

Ellen and I were so saddened to hear about Willard yesterday. He was so helpful to Ellen at the Niles Library--just a lovely man.
We send our condolences to you, LaVerne, and your family.
Sincerely,
Carolyn and Ellen Wolf
from Liberty Federal Savings Bank and the Niles Library

Bob Metke

July 9, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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