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John Evans Obituary

Evans, John A. Age 71. Devoted husband of Nancy (nee Keane); loving father of Mary (Christopher) Conway, Suzanne (Robert) Montella, Patricia Ryan, John Jr. (Thereza), Carol (Michael) DeSisti, Edward (Melissa), Robert (Stefanie), Thomas (Carrie), James (Alexandria), Joseph Ryan, and the late Nancy; proud grandpa of Aidan, Ellen, Erin, Moira, Evan, Nolan, Hannah, Quinn, Ian, Lilly, Isabella, Katherine, Maria, Samantha, Ethan, Benjamin, and Lucy; beloved son of the late Barbara Evans; dear brother of Winston (Annette), Michael (Linda), and Gerald (Kathy); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10811 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 12, 2014.

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Dominic Ripaldi

October 4, 2014

John,
Sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You showed me by example what it means to be a Christian. I've supported you in the past so call me if you need anything. We have a lot of catching up to do.
Dominic 630-991-7697

Debbie & Bill Ryan

September 14, 2014

Nancy-
We heard the sad news about John as we were traveling to Wisconsin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.

David, Krys, Paige, Matti & Nathaniel

David Springer

September 14, 2014

Nancy & children & grandchildren,

I am soo saddened by the news and our loss. Please receive the condolences of our whole family and know that I/we are also very sad that we could not be there with you at this time.

Gram/Aunt Ree Herman

September 14, 2014

So Sorry for your lose Ed (Missy, Maria, Samantha, Ethan) our prayers are with you, we love you so much!

September 13, 2014

Hi Aunt Nancy, and all those other wonderful Evans'. So sorry to hear about Uncle John's passing. I wish there was something I could do or say to make things better, but I'm sure all that family love going around is the best life can provide right now. My thoughts are with you all.

Frank Evans Jr.

September 13, 2014

John was my best friend's (Jerry) oldest brother. He was ways kind to me and I always respected him. Rest in peace, John.....

Carlos Diaz

Michael V O'Malley, V.P. Local 1693

September 13, 2014

John was one of the hardest working Millwrights I ever had the pleasure of working with a true stand up man.

jillian Diaz

September 13, 2014

Aunt Nan,

I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle John. My heart breaks for all of you. I pray you find solace in knowing that he is with grandma watching over all of you.

I love you and am praying for you and my cousins.

Big hugs with tons of love.


Xoxoxoxo ??

Teresa Pruiksma (Hickey)

September 12, 2014

So sorry Aunt Nancy, you and the family are in our prayers
Love always

Mike & Colleen

September 12, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Terry and Diane Andre

September 12, 2014

Nancy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

David Zigas

September 12, 2014

I'm glad to have known Mr.evans my prayers go out to his wonderful family

Alida McGann

September 12, 2014

I have so many good memories of the Evans home, when Mary and I would visit from UIC. My prayers are with you all. Alida McGann

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Memorial Events
for John Evans

Sep

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Sep

15

Funeral

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Sep

15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Ridge Church

10811 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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