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Wake was held: Wednesday, June 24, 2020; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: @ Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street., Chicago, IL; Interment: Lincoln Cemetery; Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East
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