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Community mobilizes to aid Bierdz tragedy orphans
Oak Lawn area volunteers and donors rally around five Bierdz boys after their mother Joan Bierdz was killed by her ex-husband. Roof repair in Midlothian was donated, and a trust fund exceeded 10 thousand dollars. Local groups including St. Xavier University and St. Catherine of Alexandria contributed. Donations via A J Smith Federal Savings Bank, Midlothian.
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Bierdz
Oak Lawn
Joan Bierdz
John
Elgin
Joan
Tom Wakekauskas
Midlot
Waicekauskas
Tom McKean
McKean Construction
Orland Park
Midlothian
William Wilkins
Bill Wilkins
Green Waste
Illinois Recycling
A.J. Smith Federal Savings Bank
Ness
Eric
Waicehauskas
Bierdz Boys
St. Xavier University
Chicago
School of Education
St. Catherine of Alexandria
Oak Forest
S. Cicero Ave