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Conn, Brian 43, of Barrington, beloved partner of Ken Creech; loving son of Eugene and Marjorie; loved brother of Brad (Judi); dear uncle of Austin and Jason; and also survived by Ken's mother, siblings, numerous nieces and nephews and by many talented musicians that helped bring Brian's gift for music to life. Memorial Mass 7 p.m., Monday, March 7th, at St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Family will receive guests from 6 p.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 7 p.m., during which time fellow artists will honor Brian by performing a number of his compositions. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Citizens for Conservation, 459 West Highway 22, Barrington, IL, 60010, www.savelivingspace.org, to AMFAR, American Foundation for AIDS Research, 120 Wall Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY, 10005-3902, www.amfar.org or to Pulaski County Community Foundation 105 East Main St., Winamac, IN, 46996. Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 27, 2005.

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Rhonda Serafin

March 6, 2005

Brian played the piano so beautifully at our daughter's wedding in 1994. We are very sorry to hear of his passing. Our condolences go out to Brian's family and friends. May God bless his soul.

Debra Incandella

March 2, 2005

Dear Ken,



I just want to let you know I was informed on your lost. I am so sorry to hear about the news. I did not know Brian but I knew how close he was to you.

My condolences goes out to you and his family and friends.



Debbie Incandella

Barbara Palucci-Patelis

February 27, 2005

Dear Ken,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

My heart goes out to you, your family and your partner's family.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barb Palucci-Patelis

1041 Huntington Drive

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Anne Gabbert

February 24, 2005

I was blessed enough to have Brian in my life as a dear friend for more than 20 years. He was a true gentleman, and will never be forgotten.



Brian was a truly gifted musician---it was music that brought us together and I am forever grateful. May he rest in peace, the long fight is over.



I send prayers and hope to Ken, Brian's family, and everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him.

Roberta Becker

February 24, 2005

Brian was one of the most talented musicans I have ever known. He composed beautiful music and played with such feeling. He has touched my life in ways that are very special. He shared his love of music with St. James 9 o'clock choir and for that I will ever be greatful. Brian you will always be in my heart.



Roberta

Chuck Donahue

February 24, 2005

TO KEN AND THE FAMILY OF BRIAN CONN



IT WAS WITH GREAT SADNESS AND SURPRISE WHEN I CAME INTO THE

OFFICE ON MONDAY MORNING TO LEARN

OF BRIAN'S PASSING ON SUNDAY. I HAD WORKED THE SATURDAY BEFORE ON THE 11TH FLOOR. FOR THE SHORT TIME THAT HE WAS WITH THE PRACTICE I HAD FOUND

HIM TO BE A VERY TALENTED AND GENTLE

MAN WHO SEEMED TO TAKE EVERYTHING IN STRIDE. I REMEMBER ONE DAY SEEING A SIDE OF HIM THAT WAS NEW AND HUMOROUS. HE HAD COME IN FOR AN OFFICE VISIT AND WAS QUITE ILL WITH A FEVER AND HAD TO BE ADMITTED DIRECTLY FROM THE OFFICE. SO AFTER ARRANGING THE ADMISSION, I TOOK HIM DOWN TO HIS ROOM AND STARTED GIVING HIM DIRECTIONS, LIKE PUT THIS GOWN ON AND GET IN THE BED ETC. & AS I

HELPED HIM UP FROM THE WHEELCHAIR

HE STOOD UP AND SALUTED ME. I STARTED LAUGHING BECAUSE IT WAS SO INNOCENT, CHILDLIKE WITH JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SARCASM. I WILL CLOSE WITH THIS FOND MEMORY. I WILL

KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS AND YOU WILL ALL HAVE AFFECTIONATE MEMORIES

OF A GREAT PERSON.



CHUCK DONAHUE M.A.

LAKESHORE INFECTIOUS DISEASE ASSOC.

2900 N. LAKESHORE DRIVE

SUITE 1231

CHICAGO,ILL.60657

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