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William Kerfin Obituary

Kerfin Sr., William P. age 67, dear husband of Jean (nee Cieplinski), loving father of William P. Jr. (Laura), Patricia (Richard) Kott and Edward (Sara) Kerfin, proud grandpapa of Michael Kott and Sarah Kerfin, dear brother of Michael O'Brien Jr. and the late Patricia Tripalmer, Ralph "Jimmy" Kerfin Jr., Robert "Butchie" O'Brien and Ruth Tripalmer, loving son-in-law of Anne Cieplinski, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 A.M. from The Brady-Gill Funeral Home 2929 W. 87 th St. Evergreen Park to St. Linus Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. Member of F.O.P., I.P.A. and Scout Master Order of the Arrow. In lieu of flowers donations to Special Olympics Illinois 605 E. Willow Street, Normal, IL 61761 or www.soill.org appreciated. 708-636-2600 or www.bradygill.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 24, 2010.

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July 20, 2010

To the Bill Kerfin Family: It was a pleasure to know Bill he had this knack to get you involved in his pet projects, however his projects almost always involved Law Enforcement and the helping of the less fortunate, he was truly a great guy.
J. J. Zurek Ret'
Chief Cook County Sheriff

Kathy Oboza

June 24, 2010

We are sorry for your loss. Bill was always so helpful with the FOP and the State Auxilairy and he will be missed. He always had a kind word and a great smile. Rest now.
Illinopis State FOP Auxiliary.

PERCY WILLIAMS

May 26, 2010

i am sorry to hear about the death of your husband to the family you have my condolence,and may GOD give the family the strength to carry on,like he would want the family to do.PERCY WILLIAMS P.O.BOX 7723 WESTCHESTER ILL.60154.GOD BLESS.(AMEN)

Carol Rosenberg (the late Chuck Kerfin's former wife)

May 25, 2010

As the days & weeks pass & as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love & support of family & friends. Our Lord sends His Spirit to be with us all at these difficult times. Lean on Him.

May 25, 2010

Deepest sympathy to the family and the many friends of Bill. Considering he was constantly attending police meetings throughout Illinois, I was fortunate to have been with him at two of them just last week. He will be especially missed by the Illinois Police Association, for which he worked tirelessly. May his personal kindness and charity toward all be rewarded in heaven.---Terry Hodges, IPA South Division

May 25, 2010

To the family of Bill Kerfin:
Please accept our deepest sympathies from the members of the Tri-County Division of the Illinois Police Association. We will keep you and Bill in our thoughts and prayers
Sincerely,
Bob Madura

Rick&Bessie McCollum

May 25, 2010

Our sincerest sympathy to Bill's family. I hope you know how proud he was of all of you.....he showed pictures and told stories all the time of you. All of us fellow retirees will miss him. Rick & Bessie McCollum

sharon park

May 25, 2010

I recently found my uncle bill after not knowing him. We have been talking on the phone for 2 years and were planning a reunion in oct. i am so sad we never got to meet in person. I hope he is now telling my dad (robert) all about me. But i will miss our phone calls and emails.

Robert Brumley

May 25, 2010

I worked with LT. Kerfin for many years.One thing that stood out was his firm handshake.He always had a new joke to tell. Stateville will never have another LT. Kerfin. Deepest sympathy to the family.

Len Banasiak

May 24, 2010

To the family of Bill Kerfin:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of Bill. You are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow. Bill was a special friend who never said no when you needed help or a favor. He will be missed by me and by anyone who knew him.
Sincerely Len Banasiak

Colleen Bagley

May 24, 2010

I worked with Bill for many years ---he was a favorite to many at Stateville and much loved for his sense of fairness and humour.
He will be dearly missed by anyone that knew and loved him---my sincerest condolences to his family ---he never stopped talking about his family he was so proud of you all.
You are so blessed to have had him.
R.I.P BROTHER

Joe Creevy

May 24, 2010

Bills up there keeping the angels in line.

Diane Shapiro

May 24, 2010

International Police Association, Region 4-Chicago,extends our most sincere condolences on Bill's passing to the entire Kerfin family. He was a wonderful, kind and special man whose life was dedicated to the causes he believed in. May his memory be a blessing to all who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Robert Rutherford

May 24, 2010

Bill was a good man and a credit to his profession. The Fraternal Order Of Police lost a great member. Rest in Peace, Bill.

BROTHER JOHN

May 24, 2010

bill was a great friend!! to know bill was to love bill!!! ONE THING FOR SURE!! HE GETS TO SEE THE FACE OF JESUS BEFORE US!! WE LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU BILL!!!! :) :) :)

Jim Rogers

May 24, 2010

Bill was a loyal and dedicated member of the Illinois Police Association of which he was the Second Vice President, Chairman of the Death Benefit Committee and Chairman Special Membership Committee . He will be missed by all his friends and comrades of the Association

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