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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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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