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Clifford Wilke Obituary

Clifford H. Wilke, age 84, passed away. Beloved husband of Lois A. Wilke, nee Bockenstette; loving father of Mary Ruth (Gary) Morrow, Linda (Pat) Musselman, Nancy, Joseph (Lauri), Anita Fletcher, and Marty Wilke; cherished grandfather of Becky, Kathy (Mike), Michael (Sydney), Tyler (Kayla), Adam, David, Chrissy, Eric, Ellie, and Aragashi; great-grandfather of Jason, Melanie, Nora Jo, and Tyler; dear brother of Marietta Becker, Evelyn Meiner, Rita Shafor, Roger Wilke, and the late Donald and Rusty Wilke; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 14th at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, Downers Grove, followed by theFuneral Mass, Tuesday, January 15th at St. Joseph Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631, appreciated. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Jan. 12, 2013.

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Rich Rosenberg

January 15, 2013

Our sympathies go out to you at this difficult time.

Lynn Lullo

January 13, 2013

Our very deepest condolences - may you all find comfort in the many happy memories you've shared with Cliff.

(Submitted by Family of Rosella Mayo)

Bob Manson

January 13, 2013

Cliff was a true gentleman in all respects. Cliff came to my aide on several projects I had at NI-Gas with workable solutions. He will truly be missed. God Bless his family.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

January 13, 2013

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