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John Baxter Obituary

Baxter Sr., John C. age 83, Veteran of U.S. Navy, WWII, resident of Manor Care Nursing Home, Oak Lawn, beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (nee Steffens), loving father of five, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Cremation Society of Illinois handling arrangements. For info 1-800-622-8358

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 2, 2009.

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Karen

November 26, 2024

Hey Dad sure miss you

Karen G.

November 26, 2023

Hey old man (pop) you did good
Ma would have been happy.
You keep me company as long as you could.
We Still miss you. keep watching over All of us.
Until we meet again hug Mom

Karen

November 26, 2022

It don´t get easier! Still miss you
the baby.

Karen

November 26, 2021

Still missing you!

Eileen Murlasits

December 11, 2009

Karen,

Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My love and prayers are with you.

Jason Piechocinski

December 2, 2009

Ill miss you Uncle John,You taught me alot of things,Ill miss our times workin out in your garage,goin to the flea market and things.Your with My Grandma,Uncle Glenn,Grandma Webb,and Aunt Dorthy,Love You and Ill miss you!!

Kathy Korwin

December 2, 2009

To the family of John Baxter you are all in our prayers for the loss of your father. He was a good man and I am sure he will be deeply missed. We will be thinking of all of you at this time of your loss. Korwin Family

Karen & Steven

December 2, 2009

Dad I know your with Mom & Harley and are together at last -
now & forever, I'll miss you and will remember all our times we spent together Love, me the baby.

MY DAD

December 2, 2009

December 2, 2009

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