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Bills, John A. beloved husband of the late Catherine "Kay" (nee Bradarich), loving father of Debbie Mc Mahon, and John (Maggie) Bills. Beloved son of the late Charles and Mary Bills. Beloved papa of Jennifer, and Michael Mc Mahon, and Jessica, Johnny, Sean, and Danny Bills, great-grandfather of Michael A. Mc Mahon. Dear brother of the late Edward, Willie, Danny, Charles, Ray, Evelyn Gurgone, and Loretta Russo, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St to St. Jerome Croatian Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Member of O.N.I.A.C. and 35 year employee of the City of Chicago Forestry Dept., and former V.P. of Florist and Gardeners Union. Visitation Tuesday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 312-225-8500. 
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Memories and Condolences
for John Bills
January 2, 2010
Dear John & Debbie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Many years have passed but I will never forgot our trips to the store for the paper and the O-KE-Doke popcorn!
Marianne Kelly
Sharon Galotta
December 31, 2009
Dear Bills Family,
I am very sorry for your loss, I have such great memories of all the Bills family. John and you are in my prayers.
Grace and Edward Kennelly's daughter Sharon
December 30, 2009
Dear Debbie, John & Families:
We all will certainly miss "our" Uncle John. It was so nice to see him at Dolly's Happy Party in August. He looked good and was in such great spirits. We will treasure the DVD of that Party, not only because it was in memory of my sister Dolly, but also because Uncle John was able to be there with most of his nieces and nephews. It was rather cool that day but each of us felt the warmth of our family.
How lucky we've been to enjoy ALL of the various Bills parties through the years. They sure were a talented bunch - singers, dancers, comics, etc. It was always SHOWTIME at any of the parties or weddings. These memories are priceless! So on days when you wish you could be with your Dad, know that he's just a memory away. God Bless!
Your Cousin Gerri
Jackie Kroulaidis
December 29, 2009
Dear Debbie, Jen, Michael and Michael Angelo;
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
David Zavattero
December 29, 2009
My prayers and condolences to the entire Bills family on the passing of your father.
tony dibiase
December 29, 2009
We send our deepest sympathies to you at this time of sorrow.
Mr and Mrs.Tony DiBiase ( Tony Dee)
Victor Morano
December 29, 2009
My condolences to the entire Bills family for your loss
on who enjoyed his work
thomas pavletic
December 28, 2009
my condolences from one who loves tree's and the beauty of the nature in chicago the artist tommy pavletich
nick bova
December 28, 2009
Dear Bills family, May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. nick bova
Robert Brown
December 27, 2009
Dear Bills Family,
I send my deepest sympathy to you at this time. I wanted to let you know I was thinking of you.
Robert Brown son of Robert Brown Sr. of the "3415 Club"
December 27, 2009
Dear Bills Family,
We are thinking of you during this time of loss.
The McCluskey Family
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