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John Deutsch Obituary

Deutsch, John Peter John Peter Deutsch passed away Thursday July 17, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Proud father of Robert Joseph and Eleanor Louise. Remembering his loving fiancée, Cecilia Olson and her two children, Anna Marie and Briana Olson. Dear brother of Paulette (Michael) Shannahan, Louann Deutsch, Antoinette (Bud) Hickey, Karen (Raymond) Krasauskis and Christopher Deutsch and numerous nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by parents, John and Louise (nee Sliwa) Deutsch. Memorial Visitation Wednesday, July 23, 2014 5:00 PM until time of Memorial Service 7:00 PM at Van Henkelum Funeral Home, 13401 S Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463. Private Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. For additional Information please call 708 448-3530 or www.vanhenkelum.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 23, 2014.

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Scott De Valk

August 17, 2014

Dear Deutsch Family:

I am most saddened by John's passing. I have had acquaintance with John since he joined our social group many year sago. May his perpetual spiritual life thrive in your souls for all days, as he will in mine.

On behalf of myself and family, God bless all,of,you,

Scott De Valk

July 29, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Deutsch family. I hope that reading Matt 5:4 offers comfort in this time of sorrow.

Jim, Lisa and Matt Doyle

July 24, 2014

Rest in peace John. Our condolences to his family and friends.

Ramiro Sylvia Garcia

July 23, 2014

May you rest in paradise John!!!

Jean Bartecki

July 23, 2014

May your Rest in Peace, I will always take care of Cissy and RJ and Ellie and you will always be there guardian angel protecting them from Heaven.

dawn gluszek

July 23, 2014

You will be missed john!! The gluszeks!!! Xoxo to heaven

Jen LaRue

July 23, 2014

I will protect, love and forever Care for your children my Neice Elle and my Nephew Rj. I love them and they will always be my world. May you find peace in Heaven.

July 23, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.

Thank you John for blessing our family with two beautiful children and your lovely family whom we have all come to love.

Judy Ferraro

July 23, 2014

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