Edward J. Dean, age 71 of Chicago, IL died Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in Chicago.

Born in South Brewer, ME., he had been a resident of Chicago for the past 30 years where he worked as a cook.

He is survived by daughter: Karen Martino of Sewell, sisters: Priscilla Blount of Franklinville & Imogene Lynch of Wenonah, brother: Earl S. Dean of Pittsfield, ME and granddaughter: Katelin.