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Harry J. Grabo
Harry J. Grabo, age 96, lifelong resident of Lemont, passed away May 8, 2015.
Harry was a Veteran of WW II, serving with the Army Air Force. He was employed by Globe Oil/Union Oil and was the founder of H & M Sporting Goods in Lemont. Harry was an initial member and coach of the Lemont Little League and loved to golf.
Beloved husband of Margaret, nee Heinz, Grabo; loving father of Ronald (late Jo Ann) Grabo; cherished grandfather of Robin Marie (Scott) McElwee and LeeAnn (Kenneth) Shrupsha; adored great-grandfather of Justin (Erica) McElwee, Meghan (Jacob) Schultz, Carlie and Delaney Shrupsha and the late Dennis Shrupsha; proud great-great grandfather of Morgan Marie Schultz; dearest brother of the late Salome (late Victor) Markiewicz, Bette (late Jack) Fash and the late Regina (late Bill) Baumgartner; and fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 9:30 a.m. from Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont, to St. Alphonsus Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 5:00 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope and Friendship Foundation, 721 Hickory St. Lemont, IL 60439 or www.hopeandfriendshipfoundation.com
Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. Lemont 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
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Sponsored by Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont.
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With deepest sympathies to Mrs. Grabo and your whole family! Mr. Grabo was one of my favorite customers.
Chris Lee (from Walgreens)
May 14, 2015
With sympathy to you and your family. What a fine gentleman he was. Frank & Joan Heeg
May 12, 2015
My condolences and prayers go out for you and your family. Your faith will help you thru this. God bless.
Heidi Seymour
May 11, 2015
Our sympathy and prayers! God Bless!
Greg and Michele Sniegoski
May 11, 2015
We love you gramps! You're no longer in pain and no more suffering. We will always remember everything you've done for all of us. We are so lucky to have you in our lives .
The Scott McElwee family
Robin McElwee
May 8, 2015
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