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John Dini Obituary

Dini, John J. 60, of Garden Prairie and formerly of Des Plaines. Beloved husband of Lorene (nee Matushek) Dini; loving father of Anthony (Katharine) Dini; caring grandfather of Andrew, Daniel and Abigail; dear son of John (late Mary Jane, nee Spielman) Dini; fond brother of Lisa and Michael Dini. Visitation Friday from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with Moose service 7:00 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL (corner of Northwest Hwy\Rt14 and Rand Rd.) Funeral Saturday 11:15 a.m. from chapel to St. Stephen Protomartyr Church, 1280 Prospect Ave., Des Plaines, mass noon. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moose Charities - Mooseheart school renovation. Info 847-824-5155 or www.oehlerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 15, 2014.

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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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Oehler Funeral Home - Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

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2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

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