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Joseph Shea Obituary

Joseph Riter Shea, age 86, of Downers Grove, passed away March 12, 2009. A WWII Army Veteran. He attended Morningside College Sioux City Iowa, BS Degree. He was a Special Agent for the FBI, Chicago, IL (30 Years). He was a member of the American Legion and the FBI Ex-Agents Organization. He enjoyed antique collecting, gardening, geneology, coin & stamp collecting. Survivors Include his wife Betty Jane Shea of 62 years; daughter Jennifer Ann Shea; grandson Michael Shea Hellman. Memorials to Villa St. Benedict, 1920 Maple Ave., Lisle, IL 60532 and the Sister Retirement Fund Masses appreciated. Visitation was Sunday, March 15, Funeral was Monday, March 16, Villa St. Benedict. Interment Bronswood Cemetery Oak Brook, IL. Arrangements by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Mar. 16, 2009.

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HENRY KUCERA

March 17, 2009

DEAR BETTY AND FAMILY,
OUR SYMPATHIES, BUT JOY THAT JOE IS SAFE WITH THE LORD IN HEAVEN.
I ENJOYED OUR TALKS ON THE PHONE AND SHOULD HAVE VISITED LAST MONTH WHEN I WAS IN TOWN. WE ARE ALL TOO BUSY IN THIS LIFE. WE FORGET THE IMPORTANT THINGS AT TIMES!
WE WILL TALK. MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL.
TRULY, YOUR FRIEND, HENRY KUCERA, FARGO, ND---AND THE KRAMERS.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

March 16, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Kathy & Ken Ellingson

March 16, 2009

Dear Betty, Jenny and Michael,
We are truly sorry for your loss. We have the best memories of Joe when he lived on Wallbank, always out walking his dog and talking to the neighbors. I always felt safe with Joe here because he had his eye on the neighborhood and always knew what was going on.
He is a dear soul who will be sorely missed. He was always fun to talk to and he never missed the chance to share his love and pride of his beautiful wife and daughter and how precious Michael was to him.

Virginia Zemel

March 15, 2009

Dear Mrs. Shea, Jenny, Michael and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you, on the loss of Mr. Shea. He was a good man and a man of faith. May God Bless him and your family. "May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand."
God Bless.
Sincerely,
Virginia and Glenn Zemel and Family,
and The Long family

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