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James W. Spear, Army Veteran of WWII.

Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Maloney).

Loving father of Sheila (Ron) Rathsam, Maureen (Tom) McCluskey, James (Debbie), Timothy (Sandra) & Dennis (June) Spear, the late; Baby Michael and Baby Joseph.

Proud grandfather of 11 & great grandfather of 10.

Dear brother of the late; Joseph & Kathleen Spear.

Fond brother-in-law of the late Thomas (Shirley Voss) Maloney, late Frances (late Thomas) Hanrahan, Rita (Mike) Nannini, late Joan (John) Morgan & Kathleen (Jerry) Doyle.

Kind uncle of many.

Visitation Thursday, December 26th from 3 until 9 p.m.

Funeral prayers Friday, December 27th, 10:30 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights to Incarnation Church, Mass 11:00 a.m.

Interment Saint Mary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60707 would be appreciated.

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