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John Blackman Obituary
Blackman, John C. 47, longtime resident of Lincoln Square, owner of Clean Sweep Janitorial and Maid Service, Inc. Member of Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce. World traveler, amateur social worker. Veteran US Army, Airborne. BA in Business Management and Personnel from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa, passed away January 26, 2006, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Cherished husband of 29 years to Carol, cherished son of Beatrice (Milford) Pence of Lomax, IL and George (Kathy) Blackman of Monmouth, IL, dear brother of Charles R. "Rick" Blackman, Jo Dowell, Carla Babcock and Chad Pence. John leaves behind many dear step-siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and employees. Faithful companion of Abigail the Boston Terrier. Memorial services are pending in Chicago and Monmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 312-372-0471. Arrangements by: Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Karen D.
February 3, 2006
Aunt Carol,
What a joy Uncle John brought to our lives. He was and is a most very special man. He will inspire us everyday...because he is with us and loving us until we can be together again. I love you so very much and so proud of the way you stood by him. Hugs and kisses to you.
Queenie Keigley
January 31, 2006
Dear Aunt Carol-
We are thinking of you at this time and our prayers are with you. Big hugs coming your way from all of us.
Love,
Queenie, Elvis and Connor.
Lynn & Bo Kuriniec
January 30, 2006
Dear Carol,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. We wish that there was something we could do to ease that pain. Know that John and you are always in our hearts. We care deeply.
Lynn, Bo and David Kuriniec
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