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Joseph Fara Obituary

Joseph Fara Jr., 88, of Elgin, passed away Monday, February 9, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. He was born May 12, 1920 in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Mlcak) Fara. He is survived by two children, Ann Fleming of North Bend, WA and Lucille Schultz of Elgin; 2 grandchildren, Nathan and Jessica Schultz; 2 brothers, Emil and Albert Fara and special companion, Blanche Juergens. He was preceded in death by his wife Anne in 1993 and his parents. A Graveside service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11:00am at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Diabetes Foundation. Laird Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (847) 741-8800.

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Feb. 12, 2009.

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John & Barbara Weiser

February 16, 2009

We were neighbors of Joe and Anne in Elmhurst, for many years. We were rivals when it came to cars. Joe was a diehard Ford man, the neighbors in between liked Chevy's and we liked Chrysler products. We had many "livey conversations". Joe and Anne helped orginize many block parties over the years. Joe will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.

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