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William Shortall Obituary

Shortall, William J. 77, May 27, 2012, lifetime resident of resident of Southwest side of ChicagoClearing and Gage Park neighborhoods; dearly beloved husband of Mary J., nee Dzik; devoted father of Sharon Shortall, Maggie Shortall Moreno (George) and Brian Shortall; adoring grandfather of Gabby Moreno; dear brother of James (the late Barbara) Shortall. Veteran of U.S. Navy having served in the Korean War. Retired service repairman with 34 years of service with Sears Roebuck & Co. Member of Marvin Seemann Garfield Ridge Post # 1112, American Legion. Memorial Mass Friday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. at St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago. Services will conclude with military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy. Please Omit Flowers. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1210, Chicago, IL 60601, www.cancer.org, appreciated. Arrangements by CENTRAL CHAPEL. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 773-581-9000, or www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 31, 2012.

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Charles Brown

June 21, 2012

Bill was one of the best and a great guy , a neighbor of ours and a good friend of all of us from the neighborhood,the Sundown Club and Frankie and Johnnies.

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The Charlie and Craig Brown Family

May 31, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 146:5.

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