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William Wenzel Obituary

Wenzel, William A. loving husband of the late Esther G. (nee Giammanco), devoted father of William A. (Mary), dearest grandfather of Carrie Wenzel, fond uncle of many. William was a former employee at Central Can Company, Chicago. He was also an avid fisherman and founder of Riverside Fishing Club. Funeral services Tuesday, November 28th, at 10:30 a.m., at Ivins Funeral Home, Riverside 80 E. Burlington St., Riverside. Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Donations to Macular Degeneration Foundation at www.eyesight.org. Funeral info. at 708-447-2261 or www.ivinsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2006.

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Michael Pechette and family

November 27, 2006

Bill, Mary and Carrie,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father and grandfather. He was blessed to have had a long and fulfilling life. He was a pleasure to have known and will be remembered always.

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