John Buchanan Obituary

Dear Lorraine, Pat and Jack, I just learned of your husband and father's passing. I wish I had known sooner. I want to tell you how terribly sorry I am. We were neighbors for many many years and though we haven't spoken recently you are all still in my heart.

Dear Mrs. Buchanan, Pat, Jack, and family: I learned of John's death when I passed the SFDS sign on Saturday - it said alumnus and friend. John was a friend to all and made everyone he met feel loved and welcome. It was an honor to know him, and your family.

Diane

dearest Lorraine I was so sorry to hear of John's death - I felt very close to him and he was the first person in city hall that I would turn to no matter what the issue. John was fun and great to be with - my love and prayers to you and your family - Tom

Dear Lorraine,



My deepest sympathy to you, Jack and Patricia on John's death. I was shocked to learn about it and sorry I couldn't be there. John was a great guy and not only my cousin but also my godfather. I regret that I didn't get to spend time with him when I lived in Chicago but did enjoy his sense of humor whenever we met at family get togethers. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Buchanan Family,



I was very sorry to hear of John's passing. I have many fond memories of interesting and informative conversations with him when I was a city employee. He set a great example for everyone and I was very proud to have known him. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

We were so very sorry to hear of John's passing! We both knew John from back in the late 50's when we worked with him at Metropolitan Ins. Co. on 87th St. Always thought he was a very special man! Our condolences to you, Lorraine, and your Family.

Dear Great Aunt Lorraine,



Pete and I give you, Pat and Jack, our condolences durring your time of loss. Uncle John gave a lot to your community and im sure he will be missed. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Buchanan family.



I appreciate the opportunity that John gave me to work in the Chicago City Council.



I learned a great deal from John in my three plus years on his staff.



We pray that his soul will rest in peace and that he will be granted eternal life with our Lord, Savior and King, Jesus Christ.



God Bless.

Dear Lorraine, Pat and Jack,

Our deepest sympathy to your family. John was a wonderful friend to our family who will be deeply missed. I'm so sad that I could not attend to give my regards to you all. Pat and Jack, your father was such a great man, who I as well looked to as my own. I will always treasure the fact that your father was my sponsor at my confirmation. It was a great honor for me.

With deepest sympathy,

Don, Maureen and Michael Honnessy

Mrs. Buchanan and Family,

It is with great sadness that I learned of Mr. Buchanan's passing. He was a wonderful man and always made things more interesting. I'm glad I had the chance to know him, shake his hand and share words. The memory of him brings a smile to my face. May God be with you at this time and always.

Sincerely,

my deepest sympathy for your loss.john was a kind and caring individual who will be missed by everyone who came in contact with him.

An old Indian saying once went that the highest praise that the tribe could give a man was to say that he was useful. John was much more. I was honored to serve as captain of the 32nd precinct under his guidance and terms in office. John was the embodiment of the ideal public servant, one who put the wishes and welfare of his constituents above all else. He was an inspiration to those of us in the 10th Ward Organization, showing that he was a team player, but also strong enough to go against the flow when the occasion called for it. He was a rarity in city government, and his passing is a loss not only to us who knew him, but to the community as well. God be with you, Lorraine, Pat, and Jack.

Dear Aunt Lorraine,

My husband Richard and I and our children send our deepest sympathy to you, Pat and Jack at this time. I have always spoken highly of my godfather and was proud to be his niece. You and Uncle John were always there to help us children growing up on the East Side - for that I am very grateful.

Much Love,

Your Niece, Nancy (Lissau)Krajecki

Dear Buchanan Family,

We only know of Grandpa Buchanan through the eyes of his children and grandchildren. What a beautiful family he has! Jack & Joan's family have been a wonderful addition to St. Juliana Parish. We regret that we cannot be with you, but you are in our prayers. We will pray for your family as we pray at Maricolette's Aunt, Joanne Jones', funeral mass during this Holy Week. This year's heavenly Easter celebration will have a few more deserving attendees! May God give you strength during this difficult adjustment period. Our prayers are with your family.

The Thomas McGrath Family

Dear Mrs. Buchanan,

Alderman Buchanan was a good friend

to my father, Wayne Tinsley. My

dad worked with him in the insurance business and later he

worked for him in the campaigns. My dad always spoke so fondly of him. May thoughts are with you at

this difficult time.

Nancy Tibbits (Tinsley)

Dear Aunt Lorraine,

It is with great sympathy that I send my condolences to you, Pat and Jack. I remember well all you and Uncle John did for us as children when we lived on the East Side.

With Love,

Your Niece, Cathy (Lissau) Gubersky

Dear Aunt Lorraine, Pat, Jack and your families,



My deepest Sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. I am really sorry I cannot be there with you. Uncle John always had a way of making people laugh. He had a very fullfilling life and was respected by many people. He will be remembered by many. My prayers are with you. Love Jean Lissau

John was a great friend to have when I first arrived as a freshman in the Chicago City Council. He was never too busy to answer any of my questions. I will always remember him for his kindness and patience.

Dear Lorraine and family: Don and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and yours. We missed John at Christmas and have been keeping him in our prayers since then.

St. Francis de Sales will surely miss a great man. Our best to all. Helen and Don Kolb

I would like say to all Uncle John's Family that this is an uncle that I wish I new better. My grand father Joseph, who I never met would be so proud of all that his son John achieved in his life.

Dave Lissau, Son of Dorthy Buchanan Lissau, 303-702-0764

Dear Lorraine and Family,



Please accept our Deepest Sympathy.



There are not enough words to fully say how fortunate we were to have John in our lives and how many times we benifited by his intervention on our behalf. We never took him or his kindness or his ability for granted. (Karen met John when he visited Sarasota in the early 80's.)

Much Love,



Karen and Joe Honnessy