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William Slingerland Obituary

Slingerland, William J. of Chicago, retired Chicago Water Department employee, loving husband of Penny (nee Dojutrek), devoted father of Brian and Kimberly, beloved son of Anne B. and the late Frank C., dear brother of Sue (Gary) Dindia, Jack, Richard (Mary Jo), Gerald (Maureen) and James, proud godfather of Lisa Bilotta, Dann, Emily Slingerland and the late Patricia Dindia, dear brother-in-law of William, Randy (Mary) and the late Terry Dojutrek, cherished uncle of 14 and great-uncle of one, adored son-in-law of the late William and the late Dolores Dojutrek. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, where Prayers will be said 9:30 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home, to St. Priscilla Church for a 10:30 a.m., Mass. Interment Al Saints Cemetery. Please omit flowers. For funeral info: 773-622-9300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2005.

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gisela buettner

August 12, 2005

Dear Penny and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. We hope you find comfort in the knowledge that you are remembered.

We all know how much you had to go through.

Sincerely Gisela and Norman

Phil Sheridan

August 12, 2005

Dear Penny, Brian, Kimberly and family,



My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was a good man and will be missed.

Jance Seibert

August 11, 2005

Dear Penny, Brian, & Kimberly,



On behalf of your Auntie Babe, and cousins, Bill, Cis, and Janice Seibert, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.



Our deepest sympathy,

Sean Connor

August 11, 2005

My prayers are with you, as always, I wish I could be there, I wanted to be there, but my grandpa passed away on Tuesday as well.



God's Peace,

Sean Connor

Amy Becket

August 11, 2005

I just wanted to say that I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, and father. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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