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John Breinig Obituary

Breinig, John Francis age 59, of Oak Park and formerly of Chicago, beloved son of the late Margaret J. and Harry L. Breinig Jr., loving brother of Harry Breinig III and Margaret Senne, dear uncle of Brian and Michelle Zorger. John was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Oak Park. Visitation Monday, 9:00 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Trinity Lutheran Church are appreciated. Funeral Arrangement by Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home 708-383-3191

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2010.

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Mike Carney

September 20, 2020

Recently some recordings with John playing bass and possibly with some harmonies were rediscovered and digitally reproduced. Good stuff! Thanks for your contributions on these musical memories, John. R.I.P.

Rhonda Smith-Kline

October 22, 2010

I grew up in the Austin Community and was friends with John's sister Marg. Have lost touch with her but just now found her on the internet. Hoping we can get back in touch.

October 11, 2010

I will remember John when I was a Trinity too. He was one of the ushers when my wife and I remarried on tht very hot day in July of 1998 when the temp was around 102 inside. He was very staunch in his beleifs of the Lutheran Church. My condolences go out to you, his family and friends, on his passing into Eternal Salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Glenn P Meentemeyer Sr.

Peg Steiner

September 27, 2010

I haven't seen in John in many years but would hear of him over the years. I was close friends with his sister Margaret through high school. I do know that he loved music. I will keep John and is family in my prayers.
Peggy (O'Brien) Steiner

September 26, 2010

John will be missed so very much in the church he loved, Trinity Lutheran Church in Oak Park. We all loved him. The Bass's

Tom O'Brien

September 26, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about John's passing. I have many fond memories of playing music with him, both as a kid growing up in the Austin area and later on in and around Chicago. A great musician and friend.

Mike Carney

September 26, 2010

I decided to glance in the obits today and saw John's name. The information there makes me think it's the same John Breinig who played bass in a band I played drums in called Tumbleweed. This was back in the 80's. I hadn't seen John since he left the band back then. However, I happened to mention him in a conversation just yesterday. He was a very good player. We had some good times and made good music. My condolences to John's family and friends.

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