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Merrill C. Bartlett, age 84, late of Essington Place in Joliet, IL, formerly of Garden Homes, IL. Died Saturday, March 20, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn, nee Miller; cherished father of Marilou (James) Taylor Jr., Nancy (Charles) DiGiovanni and the late Robert; loving grandfather of James (Tricia) Taylor III, Melissa (Mark) Dudeck and Michael DiGiovanni; great-grandfather of Connor, Ryan, Madison and Cale. Funeral service Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at 7 p.m., at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Interment is private. Was a WWII Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. Visitation is Tuesday, March 23, 2004, from 3 to 7 p.m. 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfunerals.com
