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John Barlow Obituary

Barlow, John F. age 77, of Homewood, formerly of LaGrange, loving husband of Pamela (nee Stanis), loving father of Charles, Genevieve and Anne Barlow, stepfather of Matthew Arado, Elizabeth (Pete) Connelly and Patricia (Bill) Butcher, dear brother of Mary Lou (Bill) Lillie, fond uncle and cousin of many. Former Catholic Priest and Pastor of St. Agatha's Church from 1967-1977. Instrumental in Chicago's Civil Rights Movement and continued his career as a Probation Officer in the Cook County Courts. Funeral service Wednesday, July 28th, 9::15 a.m. from Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood, to St. Joseph Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Interment private. Funeral info., 708-798-0331.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 26, 2004.

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Carl

May 29, 2025

Not sure if this is the same John Barlow that was at St. Eugene Church in the the 1950s RIP

Mary Cray

July 20, 2019

I think of John often. He was the greatest!

Mary Cray

July 28, 2004

Pamela and family,

My husband and son, Phil and Matt Janicak, and myself extend our love to you all. I met John when I was a parishioner at St. Denis Church. John was very supportive of me after I had marched in Selma when my neighbors became threatening upon learning of that. We had many fine discussions then and later when he worked at St Agatha Church and I worked as a teacher on the West Side. Later, in 1976, we were honored by his officiating at our wedding at Loyola Hospital’s chapel. I will never forget his courage and wonderful sense of humor.

Dan & Donna Feely

July 27, 2004

We extend our deepest sympathy to you & your family. May God's LOVE surround you & your loved ones during this difficult time.

(We are Brad Feely's Grandparents).

Jim Williams

July 27, 2004

I was privileged to work with John at Pretrial Services. He was a wonderful person, a great supervisor and colleague. He was greatly loved throughout our department. We enjoyed talking about "the old days" in the civil rights movement.

Arlene Heckel

July 27, 2004

Pamela & Family:



Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. God bless you all in your time of grief.

Bob & Arlene Heckel

Lori Nahrwold

July 27, 2004

Dear Ann,

The Nahrwold Family is so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know you will miss him terribly. Please express our sympathy to your mom & family. We will remember him in our prayers.

With warm regards,

Lori Nahrwold

Lori Branda

July 26, 2004

Pamela & the family are not alone in sorrow- & will be covered & remembered in prayer. Sincerely, Lori Branda, Hines VA

Danielle Gullickson

July 26, 2004

Pam,

My deepest condolences are extended to you and your family on your loss.

The Staff of Ryan Funeral Home

July 26, 2004

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