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William Harris Obituary

Harris, William N. age 85, March 26 in Largo, Florida, loving husband of the late Rita Ann (nee Smith), beloved father of Denise Harris, William (Molleen) Harris, Maureen (Ed) Aleckson and Kathleen (Michael) Schreiner, beloved grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of three, dear brother of Justine Shamleffer. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to Our Lady of Hope Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Former member of the DeLaSalle Christian Brothers. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Brothers of the Christian School, 7650 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge, IL, 60527 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. 773-736-3833. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 28 to Mar. 30, 2003.

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Al Even

April 3, 2003

Dear Kathy, Mike and Harris family. I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your Dad. May the Lord guide you in this sorrowful time.

From all the Evens' I extend our most heartfelt condolences and pray that you remember your Dad for all the good times that he brought to your lives. May the Lord be with you and bless you!!!



Respectfully Yours,

Al Even and Family

Joe Carroll

March 28, 2003

Uncle Bill was a real gem. I've never seen a brighter smile and a personality to match. He will be missed. My heart goes out to his entire family.

ed and annette simcoe simcoe

March 28, 2003

to bill's family our deepest sympathy..a special bright guy. just played cards with bill in January with dr. Michet and wife marianne.peace

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