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John Corcoran Obituary

Corcoran, John W. Husband of Laura M. Jenkins; father of Alice E. Corcoran; brother of Peter (Carol) Corcoran. Donations can be made to Semper Fi Fund, semperfifund.org. For further information 312-421-0936 or www.michalikfuneralhome.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 30, 2018.

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March 17, 2019

John. I was shocked to hear you left us. You always had a rare, dry sense of humor that is missed. You made our days at IRS, then Customs range from bearable to very memorable. Although we did not see each other very often the past years, your friendship meant a lot to me. I'll see you upstairs, and we can continue. Laura and Alice, I am sorry. The world isn't the same. Kacz

October 6, 2018

Grief can be so hard but your wonderful memories you've shared with John and the comfort of God will help you cope Psalms 119:76.
GD

October 5, 2018

New my sincere condolences to the family may your loved one Rest and may the family find comfort in Gods word at john6:40

Z L

October 1, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

TB

September 30, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband and father. May your fond memories and the peace that God gives comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7,13

September 30, 2018

I will always remember my life long friendship I shared with Jack beginning with our days at the Kappa Sigma Frat at Wisconsin and lasting til I last talked to him three days before his death. My condolences to his entire family'

September 30, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

C. Escobar

September 30, 2018

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Corcoran family for the loss of your beloved John. May the depth of your faith and the love of those who also share your loss comfort you. - 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Z L

September 30, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

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