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John Estes Obituary

Estes Sr., John T. 61, of Roscoe, formerly of Chicago and Streamwood, Illinois died at 12:47am, Saturday, September 21, 2013 in Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. Born January 26, 1952 in Chicago, son to Jack and Maryann (Wagner) Estes. John was employed as a tuckpointer and a proud 40 year member of the Local 52. John was a proud member and past vice-president of the American Knights Motorcycle Club of Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Judy; son, John T. (Deanna) Estes, Jr.; daughter, Amilyn Estes; brothers, Jack (Kathy) Estes, Bill (Janet) Estes; sisters, Christine (Lewis) Handle and Barbara (Daniel) Haury; grandchildren, Ashlie, Jacob and Jessica; niece, Danielle. Preceded by his parents and son, Timothy. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2013, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Roscoe Chapel, 11342 Main Street, Roscoe. Visitation will follow service until 8:00 p.m., Thursday in the funeral home.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 25, 2013.

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