John J. "Jack" Meares

John J. "Jack" Meares obituary, Chicago, IL

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Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St.

Oak Lawn, Illinois

John Meares Obituary

Meares, John J. "Jack" Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie; loving father of John (Lee) Meares, Nancy (Jim) Murray and Donna (Jim) Christakos; dear grandfather of Kimberly, John Robert, Thomas, Nicholas, Matthew, Rebecca, Anthony, and Michael; great-grandfather of Lincoln and Jack; fond brother of Kathleen (the late James) Vokac. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th Street, to Our Lady of Loretto Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. 708-425-0500.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 28, 2013.
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Dad - it was a very long road to reach Heaven, but you are there and at Peace with your Rosie and the rest of our family. Wrapped in Jesus arms. I truly will miss you Poppy. Love Donna

November 8, 2013

With Deepest Sympathy

November 2, 2013

May God Bless You and Your Family in this time of sorrow, With Heartfelt Sympathy, Harry, Bev & Family

November 1, 2013

Dear Brother may you rest in Peace with your loving Rose. I will miss you and always love you.

Kay

October 29, 2013

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