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Melvin Richards Obituary

Melvin C. Richards Melvin C. Richards, Jr. of Riverside, age 83. US Army Veteran-Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of Nancy, nee Buyer; loving father of Juliana (Jeff) Tonkin, Paul (Karen), Michael (Mary) and Timothy (Heather) Richards; proud grandfather of Jennifer (Jay) Hesselschwardt, Ashley and Adam Tonkin, Colin, Amy, William, Ryan, Ellie, Erin, Ian, Jack, Alec and Anna Richards; great-grandfather of Marjorie Hesselschwardt; dear brother of James (Dottie) Richards. Funeral Mass was held on Friday, February 21, 2014 at St. Mary Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to The Melvin C. Richards Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Ignatius College Prep High School, 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago 60608. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Directors, the Original Kuratko Family Directors. For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Feb. 26, 2014.

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February 21, 2014

Nancy and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Always enjoyed our visits with you and Mel. Please accept our sympathies.

Jim and Joyce Spachman
Marco lIsland, Fl.

Peter Kramer

February 19, 2014

Mike,
We wish you and your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and wonderful memories of your Dad to forever remember.

Larry deLorimier

February 19, 2014

We are so sorry for Mel's loss to your family. He was my "Berwyn" friend at Campion.

February 19, 2014

Lois & I are saddened to hear of Mel's death. We recently had as lot of good times together. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Peter & Lois Duhamel

Cecilia Guerrero

February 18, 2014

Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult and sad time.
Cecilia and Luis Guerrero

From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home

February 19, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

20

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154

Feb

21

Funeral

8:30 a.m.

Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home

10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester , IL

Feb

21

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Church

97 Herrick Rd, Riverside , IL

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