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July 21, 2014
Anthony and family. I was so saddened to hear about your loss. John was one of a kind, so outspoken. I remember when he coached old boys team with my father Raymond Zanger. It is very sad but i am sending my love and support during this time if there is anything i can do for the family please facebook me
January 20, 2014
Anthony and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathy. Cathy Ward
Terri Glass
January 17, 2014
Anthony and family. I was so saddened to hear about your loss. John was one of a kind, so outspoken. Whether you agreed with him or not, he had a way of gaining your respect. And that is truly a gift. My condolences to you all.
Jason Blum
January 17, 2014
John was a great guy & will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.God Bless,
Teresa Mejaski
January 17, 2014
We will truly miss John. Seeing him at the campground on the weekends was a blessing. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.
The Mejaski Family - Jake, Teresa and Chris
Charles Slater
January 17, 2014
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May God's blessing be on you and may he have eternal life, may the perpetual light shine upon him. My deepest sympathy - Regards Charles Slater
John Elder
January 17, 2014
Lorene & Anthony and family
My condolences and prayers to the family at this time. Having known John since we were in our teens, be it reffing baseball, football, or even one year we coached baseball during the day. John was always the person that you would call when you needed a hand, or someone to talk to. We have been thru a lot, we talked now and then but he made a special push for to reconnect and get together about a year ago. I am so glad that we did, now.
John only knew of one way (all in) and one speed Full speed ahead. He will truley be missed.
Again prayers are with your family from all of the Elders/Johnsons.
see you soon.
john
Laura Guerin-Hunt
January 17, 2014
Dear Anthony & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. God's blessings on you all.
January 17, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about John . Lorene ,Anthony and family you have our deepest sympathy. We ve been with you many seasons now and will miss seeing John . Prayers for you all, Jerry and Sue Mattingly
January 17, 2014
So sorry to hear about John. Our deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Warm Regards Steve and Elaine Roux
January 17, 2014
Dear Anthony,
Denny & I are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a role model for you & we know how hard it will without him May the memories you have fill your heart always.
God grant you peace during this sorrowful time.
Know we are praying for all of you.
Denny Longnecker & Ginny Williams
January 16, 2014
" So sorry to hear about John's passing. We have only been at Paradise for one
season and did not know him very well but he will be missed. It was really nice seeing him with his grandchildren and holding Abby I'm so happy that he got to do that. always Ron and Ann Grabowski
January 16, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Johns passing. My husband (Gene) & I enjoyed camping at Paradise Park for many years and John was there for me when Gene passed away. I will never forget how much he helped me.
You have my deepest sympathy. I wish I could be there to say goodbye.
Jan Jensky Belvidere, IL
Don Arrigo
January 16, 2014
John was a bundle of energy and a good guy. I haven't seen him in 30 years but I will always remember him delivering papers, umpiring little league and pony league, wrestling, coaching and being a referee. John was always helping out somewhere. Sad to hear that he has left us but I'm sure he will be welcomed by our heavenly father. My condolences to all of his friends and family.
Bob Sadler
January 16, 2014
Sorry to hear about John. John gave me my very first job stuffing News Papers in a small warehouse in Des Plaines. Also Lot's of memories of him at South Park Little Leauge.
India Owens
January 16, 2014
John 16:22-"So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you." John 14: 27-29 - "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. You heard me say to you, " I am going away, and I will come to you." If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the father, and the father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place you will believe." I pray for you and your loved ones during your loss.. May God bless you in many ways.. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
January 15, 2014
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Enjoyed camping at paradise and talking to him.He made people feel welcome and important. Larry And Robin Lorenz Aurora il
January 15, 2014
Dear Lorene, Anthony and Katie,
Both Bob and I we saddened to hear of Johns passing. Although we only camp there for 1 1/2 seasons we felt a closeness to the family. I know he will be missed by many. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Bob and Beth Riehm
angela perez
January 15, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
T Hines
January 15, 2014
May God be your strength in this time of sorrow Matthew 5:4
Heather Johnstone
January 15, 2014
Our condolences to you, Lorene, and family. We have so many wonderful memories of times together. He brought a special light to the holidays. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Heather John Jake and Kate

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
January 15, 2014
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Al and Joy Klarkowski and Family, John will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 JAN, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
Clare & Jim Enders
January 14, 2014
Lisa - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John was like a big brother to the whole neighborhood when we were kids. You and your family will be in our prayers. With love from Clare (Struck) and Jim Enders
Asta Kurzinski
January 14, 2014
Dear Lorene and Anthony- We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great person and a good friend. You and your entire family are in our prayers. God Bless.
Angie Dybas
January 14, 2014
Can't believe it. May he rest in Peace. My prayers are with you all.
Jennifer Riley
January 13, 2014
With you in your time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed .
Gregg & Laura Spielman
January 13, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marsha Smith
January 13, 2014
Dear Dini Family,
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of our seven years camping at Paradise. We so loved talking with John and Lorene. He will be dearly missed by so many people.
God bless you all,
Tom and Marsha Smith
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