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William Brannan Obituary

Brannan, William A. beloved husband of Martha (nee Gamiz), loving father of Sandra Teresa, grandfather of Carl William also father to William, Sandra Jean, Steve and David, fond brother of Judith (Paul) Selvey, James (Debbie) Brannan, Georgia (Gerard) Adelman. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m., at Grein Funeral Directors, Frank Maniscalco Director, 2114 W. Irving Park Rd. Interment private. 773-588-1234

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 22, 2006.

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Margi Girdzius

December 28, 2006

Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family right now.
Love,
Margi

Rhonda Simpson

December 27, 2006

Dear Sandra and Carl,
I am sorry for your lost, know that my prayers are with you. A parent is someone very special who will always be near and dear in our hearts. Hold all the good memories close and remember the joy he brought to you.

God bless
Rhonda

Liz Henderson

December 26, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Sandra. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Jessica Adelman-Kogut

December 26, 2006

Our deepeset condolecnses to all of Uncle Bill's family. You are in our thoughts.
Jessica, Brian, Emily and Nicholas Kogut

Vikki Sorensen

December 25, 2006

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Andrea Taylor

December 23, 2006

Sandra,Martha and Carl - My deepest sympathies and prayers for your loss. I have met Bill a couple of times since I've known Sandra and he was a pretty cool guy. Stay strong and continue to support each other!

Kathleen Russo

December 22, 2006

My dear Sandra, Martha and Carl,

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I am so grateful to have met Bill on several occasions. He was a funny, dear man who loved his family with a tender heart, and who helped others with a generous spirit. Even in the midst of sorrow, we celebrate the life of this amazing man.

All my love and prayers, and the prayers of my entire family (who consider Sandra one of their own), are with you now and always.

Linda & John Feck

December 22, 2006

Bill,
You were greatly loved, and you are greatly missed! Now you can fish whenever you want. See you again someday.

Sandra Maniscalco

December 22, 2006

I love you daddy!
I will always miss you being here!
YOU will ALWAYS be in my memories!

LOVE!!!
DADDY'S GIRL!

Georgia Adelman

December 22, 2006

Now you can fish with Dad.
Love,
Georgia and Gerard

The Staff of Grein Funeral Directors

December 22, 2006

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