Edward Wagner

August 27, 1935 — June 5, 2022

Edward J. "Major" Wagner, Jr., age 86, beloved husband for 67 years to the late Mildred "Millie" Wagner, nee Dorris. Loving father of Edward III (Carol) and Susan (James) Sweet. Cherished grandfather of Rachel and Randel. Dear brother of Cynthia Umbach and the late Gloria Hisel.

Ed was a sports photographer with 44 years of service who worked at the Chicago American, the Chicago Today, and retired from the Chicago Tribune.

Visitation Friday, June 10, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.

Below is a photo tribute celebrating Ed's life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 150 Michigan Ave STE 1550, Chicago, IL 60601 are appreciated.

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Visitation

Friday, June 10, 2022

9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Colonial Chapel

15525 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

Visitation Friday, June 10, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.

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Service

Friday, June 10, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Colonial Chapel

15525 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

Visitation Friday, June 10, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.

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Interment

Good Shepherd Cemetery

16100 South 104th Avenue, Palos Park, IL 60464

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