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William Blackwell Obituary

Blackwell Jr., William D. Retired Marine Veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Linder); loving father of Karen Blackwell, Leslie (Dewone Sr.) Kye and the late Phillip Blackwell; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Lauren, Taylor and Dewone; dearest great-grandfather of Kaylah; dear brother of Carol and James Blackwell; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. William retired after 25 years of service from Chicago Transit Authority and was an avid golfer. Visitation Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral 10:30 a.m. from Hirsch West End Funeral Home, 3501 Lincoln Hwy, Matteson to St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-748-3800 or www.hirschfuneralhome.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2016.

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May 8, 2016

Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of such a great honorable man who served our country during very tuff times so that many can enjoy freedom. May the love of family and prayer help comfort you during this difficult time. Psalms 55:22

May 7, 2016

Deepest condolences to the family at this very sad time. Psalms 116:15

May 6, 2016

So sorry family for your loss. May you find comfort reading God's word.

Jody & Debra Gaunt

May 6, 2016

Carol
I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Deb and I will say a prayer for you and your family, you know if you need anything please let me know.

May 6, 2016

Dear family of William Blackwell,
Unlike imperfect humans, God does not lie and whatever he sets out to be done, will be done. God will rid the sadness we feel, especially when we lose someone so precious and loved like Wlliam. May you find assurance in God's words at Isaiah 55:11.

Best wishes,
Aubriel C.

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May

9

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

Hirsch West End Funeral Home

3501 W Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443

May

9

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

Hirsch West End Funeral Home

3501 W Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443

May

9

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Hirsch West End Funeral Home

3501 W Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443

May

9

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Hirsch West End Funeral Home

3501 W Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443

May

9

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence O'Toole Church

IL

May

9

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence O'Toole Church

IL

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Hirsch West End Funeral Home

3501 W Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443

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