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Geraldine “Dean” Haddon Loved Bingo, Playing Cards

Services will be held May 10 for Geraldine "Dean" Haddon, formerly of Wildwood.

Geraldine “Dean” Haddon, a resident of Bristol, WI and formerly of Wildwood, IL, passed away Tuesday May 7, 2013 at the age of 87.

She was born May 25, 1925 in Hurley, WI to Leroy and Leila Leichtnam. Dean loved bingo, playing cards, visiting the casinos, and enjoying time with her kids and grandkids.

Dean is survived by her children Marilyn “Boots” (Paul) Portegys, Dean (Cathy) Haddon, Bill (Carol) Haddon, Beth (Jeff) Sinesh, her six grandchildren, and her three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her nine brothers and sisters.

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Friends of the family may visit Friday May 10, 2013 from 10 a.m. until noon with a memorial service commencing at noon at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Alliance 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 or Save-A-Pet 31664 N. Fairfield Road. Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

—Strang Funeral Chapel provided this information.

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