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John Cussen Obituary

Cussen, John M. Age 83. Passed away on October 20, 2011. Beloved husband of 57 years to Eileen Cussen (nee Hilden); Loving father of Monica (the late Tom), Michael (Karen), John (Linda), George (Laura), Tom, Greg (Debbi) and Bill (Vickie); Cherished grandfather of Jack, Kyle, Savannah, Samantha, Sean, Kevin, Stacy, Robbie, Marisa, Melissa, Veronica and Ian; Fond Brother of the late Michael, the late Thomas and the late Mary Alice; Dear friend of Lewis Bugna. Great appreciation to Dr. Christine Schwartz-Peterson and Dr. Prashant K. Joshi. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home to St. Monica Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. For info 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 22, 2011.

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October 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Annette Riesing

October 22, 2011

Dearest Cussen Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you , may you be comforted by pleasant memories. The love and closeness a family has, is a result of being raised by a loving husband and father. And a wonderful family he has,a grand tribute to his memory.
Bill and Annette Riesing

Mary Ann Brosseau Rathbun

October 22, 2011

Dear Eileen & Family:
As a friend during the end of our school years I remember Jack as a kind and a real gentleman. I knew Tom also. My sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Husband.

October 22, 2011

John and Linda,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.

Love,

MaryAnne and Bill Jones

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