Transport Workers Union Local 563

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In Remembrance of Steven Paul McGann

Steve was born July 27,1967, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a mechanic with American Airlines for over 20 years. He enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks and NASCAR races. He was a loving father and will be greatly missed.
Survivors: Steve leaves behind wife, Kim; daughters, Melanie, age 7, and Megan, age 5; and many friends.
Memorials: in lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be sent to "The McGann Family", for Melanie & Megan's college fund at P.O. Box 77248, Ft. Worth, TX 76177

In Rememberance of Conrad A Coggeshall

Conrad Alan Coggeshall of Prospect Heights Memorial visitation for Conrad Alan Coggeshall will be on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. Interment will be private. Born on Sept. 25, 1932, to Alan W. and Marjorie (nee Phetty-Place) Coggeshall, in Boston, Mass., he passed away on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Linda Coggeshall (nee Berley); his children, Victoria (Mark) Vandlik of Excelsior, Minn. and Alan Conrad Coggeshall of Atlanta, Ga.; his grandchildren, Conrad Robert, Stratford Marcus and Kendyll Evonne Vandlik; his sister, Marion (the late William) Montgomery; his sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Vern) Wolter and Ferdina (Don) Lochner; his brother-in-law, Guy (Karen) Berley; and many nieces and nephews. Conrad was preceded in death by his siblings, Marjorie Gale, Martha C. Von Dette, Alan W., Clifford and Warren Coggeshall. If desired, memorial contributions may be given to CNS Home Health & Hospice, 690 E. North Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188 or to a favorite charity. For information and condolences, www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.

In Remembrance of John B. "Jack" Conrad

Born Dec. 10, 1930, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Wilbur and the late Carmen, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Jan. 24, 2011, in Schaumburg. Jack served as an aviation structural mechanic for the Navy, serving on the USS Valley Forge during the Korean Conflict. He was a licensed private pilot and regularly flew a Piper Tripacer out of DuPage County Municipal Airport. He was proud to have worked as an airline mechanic for 29 years for American Airlines and was a member of TWU Local 512. Jack was the adoring husband of 54 years to June (nee DeReamer); loving father of Claudia (David) Hornback, Glenn (Roxann), and the late John Evans. He will be missed by many friends and all those whose lives he touched.

In Remembrance of Local 563 Member and former Int. V.P. John M. Orlando

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of John M. Orlando on January 26th, 2011.

John M. Orlando, 69, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at his home in Fort Worth. The family would appreciate donations In John M. Orlando's honor to be made to the American Cancer Society , 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. John retired from American Airlines in May 2001 after 36 years of service as an aviation mechanic and from the Transport Workers Union of America after 12 years of service in September 2004, as an international vice president. A wonderful husband, and father, he shall be missed by all. Survivors: His loving wife, Carolann Orlando; son, John T. Orlando and wife, Brook; grandchildren, Jack, Aidan, Julia and Michael, all of Illinois; daughter, Margaret Orlando of Missouri; sister, Helene Orlando; brother, Robert Orlando; stepchildren, Dennis P. Bensen of Illinois, Cindy Rhodes (Darrell) of Tennessee, Tammy Taylor of Missouri and Erik Bensen (Lynn D.) of Colorado; stepgrandchildren, Adam, Krystle, Amanda and Taylor D.; niece, Lisa McKone and husband, Scott; and nephews, Robert and Ryan, all of Illinois.

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