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James Perk Obituary

James J. Perk, age 85, longtime resident of North Riverside, passed away December 22, 2008. Beloved husband of 57 years to Dorothy (nee Kotek); loving father of Gail (John) Henzl and Plyllis (Charles) Sobus; proud grand-father of Lauren Henzl. Visitation Friday, December 26, 2008 from 3-8pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Prayers Saturday, 9am at the funeral home, going to Mater Christi Church, for 9:30am Funeral Mass. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 833 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 or Mater Christi Church, 2431 S. 10th Ave., North Riverside, IL 60546. Funeral Info: (708) 442-8500

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Dec. 24, 2008.

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John Lothrop

December 24, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of your father.

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