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Gerald Vogel Obituary

Gerald E. Vogel passed away Nov. 15, 2009. He was born on Nov. 8, 1920 to Michael E. and Veda Vogel, near Clear Creek IA, the third of three sons (Carl, Virgil). Gerald's family migrated to Chicago in 1925, and Gerald and his family were members of Divine Savior Parish in Downers Grove from 1977 - 2000. He is survived by all of his children except Sheila (d. 2002) - Michael, Karen, Paula, Mary, John, Dan, Marge, Roberta, Jim, Karl, who live throughout the United States. His funeral was conducted at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Evanston, Illinois on Nov. 19th, and he was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetary in Worth, Illinois alongside his first wife Evelyn (Fitzmaurice) and with his second wife Mary (Zelenak). The family requested donations in lieu of flowers to www.paxchristiusa.org, a Catholic peace and justice organization.

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Nov. 24, 2009.

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Beth Bicknese

November 28, 2009

Dear cousins-
My sincere condolences at this time of passage. Know you are in my prayers. Your dad had a long life, but his passing I am sure is still painful. (I have had computer issues and hope this goes thru). Beth Bicknese

Rob Sommer

November 22, 2009

Jim,
Your demonstration of love and service to your father is impressive. Thank you for sharing this gift for so many, especially those of us at the St. Nick's 9:00am mass. While I did not know your father, my vision of him is one of a great man.
Godspeed and thanks to you and your dad,

Alex & Barrett Golay

November 19, 2009

Karl - We're so sorry for your loss, but are glad to know that your dad lived a long life. It was nice to have had a chance to meet him, and wonderful that you were able to spend so much time with him this past year. We're thinking of you guys.

November 19, 2009

Offering our deepest sympathy during
this time. It was a privilege to serve Gerald and your family.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Sini, David, Matthew and Emily Hunt

November 18, 2009

Jim - We sat with you and your family at Sharing Fest this year. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Janet Gayes

November 18, 2009

Another St. Nicholas parishioner here -
Jim - through the tiny glimpse into your lives at the 9am Mass, you and your father taught quiet faithfulness and tender love. We'll miss him. We hold you and your family in prayer.

Marion Flynn

November 18, 2009

Jim - you and your dad are treasured members of the St. Nicholas communion of saints! Rest in peace, Gerald.

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