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Fred Ponstein Obituary

Fred "Jack" Ponstein, age 86, of Downers Grove, IL passed away. Beloved husband of Mary P. (nee Smith) Ponstein; loving father of David (Susan), Dennis (Susan) and James (Denise) Ponstein; cherished grandfather of Chris (Darlene) Ponstein, Debi Trelease, Mike, Jennifer Ponstein and Jake Graffa Ponstein; devoted great-grandfather of Stacey Ponstein, Hope and Anna Trelease; loving son of the late William J. and the late Adele Ponstein; dear brother of the late William Ponstein; brother-in-law of Rita Munzer; fond uncle of Bill (Cassandra) and Ray (Maryann) Ponstein, Shirley (Joe) Norris, Mary (Terry) Baier, also Paul, Mike, Tom, and John (Judy) Cassidy; caring great-uncle of Laura, Dan and Patrick Baier. Mr. Ponstein was a member of the American Legion Post #80 Downers Grove, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1535 Downers Grove, and was active in the 5th Division Marine Corps Reunion. Visitation Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 4-9 pm at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL. Funeral services 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 29th. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West. Memorials to Moose Charities Memorial Program c/o Moose Charities, Inc. 86 A ST Mooseheart, IL 60539-9903 appreciated. For more information: www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Dec. 21, 2010.

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Laura Elizabeth Baier

December 27, 2010

Uncle Jack,
Thanks for being like a grandfather to me. I'll always remember the times you rescued me from school when I wasn't feeling well and after all the times I fell in school. You'll always be with us.

Love,
Laura

Barb Stift

December 23, 2010

Jack, I didn't know you well but, your legacy precedes you! Rest in peace.

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December 21, 2010

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