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Jack Oden Obituary

Jack Oden, age 66, a former Cicero Police Officer, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2008. He was a devoted husband to Nancy for 25 years. He was the loving father to Tina Giera (Rich), Eileen McKee (Brian), Carrie Wilber (Joe), Troy Evans (Becky), Kim Galaviz (Jason), Nathan Evans, (Julia); grandfather to Amanda, Sarah, Kevin, Haley, Andrew, Cameron, "Baby Jack", Zachary, Chase and Austin. He was predeceased by his mother Hazel Gendek, stepfather Ed Gendek, father Larry Oden, brother Ed "Skip" Gendek, and daughter April Elizabeth.
Published by East Cook Life on Jan. 27, 2008.

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Paula Adams

January 21, 2008

I am so grateful we got to spend some time with him at the American Legion. I just heard tonite that he has left this world behind and is in a far, far better place. May you have peace and comfort in that.

Arthur McPheron

January 21, 2008

I was very sadden to hear Jack had passed. I wish that I could have attended the benefit and the visitation, but family obligation kept we away. I Truly enjoyed working with Jack.

Jason & Kimberly Galaviz

January 21, 2008

Dad, what can I say ....I miss you so much. Mom will bring you home tomorrow and I keep reminding her that you are still with us only in a different way. We can still feel you, we know you had no unfinished business therefore it gives us the utmost comfort that you are now truly at peace. I am eternally grateful for the time we had together. All of it the good and the sad. I think that's what I miss the most is our glances..we did'nt need to speak. We just knew the love that is there. I am so very proud of you and I admire your strength. Your sacrifice to stay with us as long as you could. I pray you send us our babies soon. I will forever be your babygirl. Jason is Mom's rock now. You can rest and know that she is taken care of. That's our promise. We love you and will see you again.

Karen/Daniel Craven

January 20, 2008

In Memory of Jack

Today we see us in you
That could only happen without you
Now we see.
Each moment, each day, we will sanctify
We promise we will because you are gone
And because you lived
With respect we will cherish the dawn of life
This time, we will

Ease on in grace and light, brother
Thread the scenes of heaven with laughter
And be tranquil
Knowing all of us still weave our lives with your touch

Steve and Jodi Boardman

January 19, 2008

We are both very thankful that Jack was a part of our lives, he has touched us in many ways. Jack is one of a kind in our eyes and will be deeply missed.

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