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William Kavanaugh Obituary

Kavanaugh, William C. age 82, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of Rose (nee Heisen), dearest father of Patricia (Robert) Soby, William (Burny), Mary Katherine (Alvin) Pintozzi, Paul, James (Cynthia), Rita (Keith) Arndt, Carol (Mark) Loris and the late Elaine, loving frandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of six. He worked for the Tribune for 40 years. Funeral service at the Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2921 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn on Thursday, November 2nd, at 8:45 a.m., to St. Pius X Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info: 708-484-4111.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 31, 2006.

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Diane Pollock (Novak)

November 4, 2006

Many fond childhood memories include Bill and your wonderful family. So sorry for your loss.

Linda DeDore

November 2, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Denise Boe (Novak)

November 2, 2006

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Denise (Novak) Boe

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