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…Visitation was held: Wednesday, June 24, 2020; 3:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; @ Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL; Interment: Lincoln Cemetery; Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com.

Source: Chicago Defender

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