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Christner Jr., John Henry Veteran of Vietnam Era, Marine DI, body guard to Commandant and Military intelligence, loving and precious husband of Doranne (nee Bendinelli), loving father of Shannon (Stan) Czyzon, stepfather of Thomas (Melanie) and Michelle Canale, and the late Tracy Schramm, beloved son of Helen (Frank) Kralj and the late John Christner Sr., cherished grandfather of David and Sydney, dear son-in-law of Irene and the late Mario Bendinelli, dear brother of Linda Christner and Cheryl (Clint) White, loving brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Funeral Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St Francis Borgia Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jennifer Matas
December 18, 2003
Doranne - words cannot express my feelings adequately. I am greatly sorry for your loss. John was truly a special person and he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Vito Defino
December 3, 2003
DEAR DORANNE, PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCE. I LOVE BOTH OF YOU. I WILL MISS JOHN VERY MUCH. HIS LAUGHTER WAS A DELIGHT. I AM SORRY I DIDN'T MAKE IT TO THE WAKE AND FUNERAL. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS AND SO WILL JOHN. MAY HE FIND HIS PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD FOREVER AND EVER .AMEN LOVE YOU
Joanne (Jo) Hice
December 2, 2003
I sure will miss you, John, but know you are in a better place. You and Doranne have always had a special place in my heart.
Love, Jo
Norm,Maureen, Brian, Robby and Eddie Parker
December 2, 2003
Dear Doranne,
Please accept our thoughts and prayers during your loss. We are thinking of you always.
Love, Norm,Maureen,Brian, Robby and Eddie
Rick & Dee Kustusch
December 1, 2003
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this time. John was a good man and a loving father. He had his share of suffering and now rests in eternal peace. God bless.
Diane Giustozzi
December 1, 2003
Doranne & Family,
We are so sorry and our lifting you up in prayer. God will give you strength to get through this. You are loved by many. Our Love, Dave and Diane Giustozzi
Pat & Sam Gambino
November 30, 2003
Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With You
Debbie Kuratko
November 30, 2003
Dear Doranne:
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. At least we know that he is in a better place. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. Don, Debbie, Christina and Kellie
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
November 30, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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