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John Egan

1934 - 2017

John Egan obituary, 1934-2017, Skokie, IL

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John Egan Obituary

Egan, John Vincent "Jack" Passed away on April 8, 2017 surrounded by his family. Jack was the devoted husband of Loretta "Lorrie" Egan (nee Dorfmeister) for 57 years; loving father of Cathy (Steve) Jackson, Linda Egan, Lauren (Ken) Vincitorio and Julie (Bill) Heuer; dear grandfather of Will, Casey and Matt Jackson, Holden and Pierce Docherty, Emilie, Josie and Jack Vincitorio and Will, Charlie, and Quinn Heuer. He is survived by his sister, Rosemary Morgan. Preceded in death by his parents Anna and Jack Egan. Jack was born in Joliet, IL on August 21, 1934. Jack was a proud graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. He graduated from University of Illinois in 1956 where he was a member of the Phi Kappa fraternity and was a sports reporter for the Champaign Urbana Courier. He later earned a MBA from Northwestern University. Upon graduation, he went to work for the Chicago Sun-Times as High School Sports Editor. He also worked at J. Walter Thompson in their Public Relations Department. After a 30-year career with Continental Bank, he retired as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications. Following his retirement, Jack worked for Jannotta Bray as a career consultant.He was a compassionate and generous advisor to many. Jack wrote a newsletter for the Parkinson's Disease Research Society headed by Dr. Michael Rezak. He fought his Parkinson's disease with dignity and optimism despite the severity and adversity of his disease. Jack will be remembered for his quick wit, eloquent way with words, love of life, and his love of family and friends. He was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. He was a decades long Cubs fan and enjoyed playing golf. Special thanks to Jack's caregiver, Alfred Himatay, who took loving care of Jack for the past six years. Visitation, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass, 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025. Interment private, All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. Memorials to Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund, c/o the church, would be appreciated. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 9, 2017.

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May 3, 2017

Condolences to the family during this time of grief. May the God of love provide comfort as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one.
Matthew 5:4
L. Smith

Kevin Murawski

April 12, 2017

Dear Mrs. Egan, Lauren and family:

Prayers and good thoughts for Jack and all. May he R.I.P., may God have Mercy on his soul and may Perpetual Light Shine upon him.

I am glad Jack lived to see the Cubs win.

Peace.

Jane & Joe O'Connor

April 12, 2017

Lorrie and family,

Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Helen Lynn

April 12, 2017

Thinking of you, Lorrie. And remembering Jack back to the days when we sat across an aisle at the Joliet Herald. I'll call soon.

A. H.

April 12, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Roger Yost

April 12, 2017

Jack and I shared parallel careers, a creative culture, and a desire to keep getting better at what we did for the families we loved. He was an instinctively great thinker, writer, and most of all, someone who could execute the wisdom he possessed.

Tom and Joyce Vazzano

April 11, 2017

Dear Lorrie and family,
We extend our sympathy on the loss of Jack. He was a fabulous gentleman, always a smile on his face. You Lorrie were the greatest love and caretaker anyone could hope to have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April 11, 2017

We offer our deepest condolences to Lorrie Egan, and the Egan family, on the death of Lorrie's husband husband, jack Egan.

Jack Egan was one of the finest persons we have known.. He was a personable, outgoing man, full of easy humor and helpful to others. Jack was highly intelligent, well-informed on a vast range of topics, a superb word smith, witty and funny.

Jack Egan had a very successful carer in business, holding senior level executive positions with several large companies, including Continental Bank. Jack was a loving father and a good friend to those who were fortunate to know Jack.

We pray that God will continue to support Lorrie and her family during this time of loss.

Al and Theresa Kearney
Glenview, Il

Julia Parks Soxman

April 11, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are on their way. So very sorry to hear of Jack's passing.

Shaun Mc Kall

April 10, 2017

Sending my love and sympathy to the entire Egan family for the loss of Jack/your father. You were all very blessed to have him in your lives. Will keep all of you in my prayers. With love, Shaun

April 10, 2017

Dear Linda, Pierce and Holden and the Egan family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. From reading about him, he sounds like he was a wonderful man. Linda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Kathy Borkowski and family

Ana Guevara

April 10, 2017

Dear Cathy,

I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My father passed almost 5 years ago, and I can empathize with the confusing emotions that you are having. I did not know your father. But this I do know. Since the day I met you at Regina, I have known you to be an exceptional, loving, empathizing, beautiful woman. This says so much about your father and mother and the love they gave you. I will keep your father, your mom, you and the entire family in my prayers. Remember you are not alone. Ana Guevara (Regina '79)

Courtney Guthrie-Mulvihill

April 10, 2017

Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounded like an amazing man. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Jack Murphy

April 10, 2017

Lorrie, Linda and family - I am very sorry for your loss.

sloan salah

April 10, 2017

Lorrie, Cathy + Family, You're in my thoughts and prayers. Quick wit and engaging smile; that's how I will always remember your Father/Husband. Only peace.

Michael Vincitorio

April 10, 2017

Dear Mrs. Egan, We are very sorry for your loss. You and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Laura Kelly Zanocco

April 9, 2017

Cathy, Mrs.Egan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad/husband was a very sweet man and great friend to my parents, Ed & Barb Kelly. They really enjoyed playing bridge with Lorrie & Jack. You are in my prayers.

April 9, 2017

Dear Lorrie, my heart is filled with sadness for you and your family, but in spite of all you've been through, you are blessed to have had him in you life for 57 years.. He was a very special guy.
Ronnie

Linda Winder

April 9, 2017

Dear Lorrie, I am so saddened to hear of Jack's passing. What a gallant fight he put up against Parkinson's with you and the girls by his side. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bless you.

Linda and Richard Winder

Terry McMahon

April 9, 2017

Dear Lorrie, Phyllis and I send our sympathy to you and the family. Jack brought me into Phi Kappa, and I will be forever grateful for his guidance. He was a fine example and leader to all of his fraternity brothers. Terry McMahon

The Heines

April 9, 2017

Dear Lorrie, our condolences on Jack's passing. He was a good friend and husband and father. As stated by others he will be missed.

Al Clem

April 9, 2017

Jack and I go far back, back into the 1960s at Continental Bank. He always had a grin and a twinkle in his eye, no matter the difficulties. He will be missed.

Jim Lamoree

April 8, 2017

Dear Lorrie....my sincere condolences to you and the family upon Jack's passing. We've known each other for so many years
...Jack will be greatly missed.

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