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John Brockway Obituary

John Brockway, 59, of Downers Grove, Illinois, beloved husband of Sandra (Adams), has died. Memorial services are scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2001, 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to Downers Grove Rotary Club, P.O. Box 256, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Arrangements entrusted to Toon Funeral Home, Downers Grove, Illinois.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2000.

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Lynn Bradescu

January 9, 2001

Dear Sandy and Family,

Marty, Chandra and I were so saddened by the news! I am still in shock...I hope that you are coping and we will all see you Saturday. We are all thinking of you at this difficult time.

Love,

Lynn, Marty and Chandra

Dick & Margie DangersCorte

January 8, 2001

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to John's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.. Sincerely. Dick and Margie

Sheila Dutton

January 7, 2001

I am shocked and so, so sorry. Our love to you all.



Sheila Dutton and Skip Fotch

Jesse and Phyllis Foster; Russell and Lynne Litzenberger

January 7, 2001

We were shocked and saddened to read John's Obituary in the paper today. Please accept our deepest condolences; our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Ben Borok

January 7, 2001

Dear Sandy,

Our deepest amd most sincere condolences to you and your family. We will miss the many good times we had together!

Love,

Frances and Ben Borok

Robert and Anna Baker

January 7, 2001

Dear Sandy and Family

We were shocked to read about John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mike & Carol Maguire

January 7, 2001

Dear Sandy,

You are in our prayers. There are not words to express our feelings when we read the notice in the paper this morning. We hope to see you Sat. Jan 13.

Donna Borok Moss

January 7, 2001

To Sandy and Family-

We were shocked and extremeley saddened to hear of John's passing. Our condolences and prayers are with you at this time.



Donna Borok Moss and Jeff Moss

Tom Carter

January 5, 2001

I wish I could have been there with all of you and I anxiously await Ellen's return so I can hear the details of the service. Love to you all, Tom

Kristin Hoogenboom

January 3, 2001

So sorry I could not attend the Memorial Service today, my thoughts and prayers are with you guys.



Love-

Kristin

Jo Ann Foss

January 1, 2001

Sandy,

So sorry to hear about John's passing. Was checking for Fred's

uncle's obituary and saw John's.

Had he been sick? Our prayers are

with you and the family. Jo Ann

From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home

December 29, 2000

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