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John Depa Obituary
Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Ann J. (nee Fornek) Depa; loving father of Donald (Maria), Kathy (Lou) Ruffolo, Cindy (Rick) LaBay, Steve (Nancy) and Gary (Kim) Depa; cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many; dearest brother of the late Walter (Delores) Depa, Estelle (Russell) Benda and Mary (Fernan) DeWolfe; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Special Thank You to Johns loving Care givers Shari and Cece. John will always be remembered for giving Silver Dollars. Visitation Thursday 10 A.M. until time of Funeral Service 1:00 P.M. at Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500W) Burbank, IL 60459 Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Due to Phase 4 of the State of Illinois COVID-19 guidelines visitation is limited to 50 people at all times. We kindly ask to keep your visitation brief to allow all to attend to pay their respects. Due to CDC guidelines, facemasks and social distancing is required, Loitering is not permitted to accommodate all guest. Funeral info (708) 636-2320
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Tim Smith
October 7, 2022
The Depa Family...always loving. Always welcoming. Always there when needed. Thanks!
Tim Smith
Tim Smith
October 15, 2020
Don, Kathy, Cindy, Steve and Gary...a prayer for your Dad, and Mom. Thanks for all the lasting memories from the Depa Family. Your parents were always wonderful to me. Their positive spirit guided me more than they knew. Your Dad was a great guy.
Jim & Judy Depa
October 13, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful Uncle and person. We will miss you and Aunt Anne always.
October 13, 2020
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one, John. May the God of peace and comfort be with the family doing this most difficult time.
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