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John Ewers Obituary

Ewers, John L. Of Hinsdale, formerly of Riverside. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee O'Donnell); Loving father of John and Michele (Peter) DeCesare; Dearest grandfather of Lauren and Sarah; Fond brother of Elizabeth (the late Joseph) Wetzel, Thomas (Katie) Ewers and the late Frank (the late Mary) Ewers. Former member of St. Mary Church and St. Isaac Jogues Resurrection Choirs. Family and friends will be received at the Adolf Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 7000 S. Madison, Willowbrook on Tuesday, January 29 from 3 until 8pm. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15am from the funeral home to St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral info at 630-325-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 28, 2013.

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Eva DeCesare

January 22, 2022

I will always remember John as a kind and gentle person. Lots of family holidays together.

Jack & Joan Wiaduck

February 3, 2013

Dear Pat & Family.
We learned of John's passing at Mass this morning.Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers. I last saw John at the annual luncheon of the "Guys Without an Office Christmas Party" in mid Deecember. We have many fond memories of him from your days at St. Mary's. He was a delightful person and will be missed by all who knew him. We hope you are holding up well at this difficult time. May your present sorrow soon fade, to be replaced by only the fondest memories of this wonderful man.

February 3, 2013

Mrs. Ewers, Michelle, John
Thinking of you today. My thoughts and prayers are with you. jane

Judy Panzetta

February 2, 2013

Pat,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, John. You were an inspiration to all of us at Mundelein College.
Judy Bogan Panzetta

EG

January 31, 2013

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

January 31, 2013

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Dean Ewers. I didn't know John, but remember you fondly.
Judy Bootcheck,DePaul Sociology

Nancy Ebaugh

January 31, 2013

Dear Pat, Michelle, and John,

I am truly saddened to learn of the passing of John. He was a presence at so many DePaul events that he deserved an academic title of his own. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

John Houston

January 30, 2013

Pat
Very sorry to hear of John's passing. I remember him as a caring and loving person. My condolences to you and your family.

January 30, 2013

Dear Pat, Our deepest condolences. We will always remember John as a kind and loving person. He will be missed.
Frank and Eva

January 30, 2013

Dear Pat,
Our condolences for your losss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Felipe and Rafaela Weffer

January 30, 2013

Dear Pat abd Family,
May John rest in peace. May you find the gracious and passionate subject of your own life, (John O'Donohue)

Helen Sauer Brown

January 29, 2013

Dr. Ewers,

Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your loved one.

Tom and Mary Dolan

Ed Allemand

January 29, 2013

Dear Pat and family, my thoughts are with you. My condolences. So sorry to hear of John's death.

Geoff & Linda Hirt

January 29, 2013

Pat. Linda and I are saddened by the news of John's death. We remember him dearly over all the years and send our heartfelt condolences. May he rest in peace and God support you in this difficult time.

January 29, 2013

Dear Pat, Michelle & John,

Please accept my deepest sympathy at John's passing. I will offer Mass for him and for your whole family.

Fr. Tom Croak, C.M.

Jim Krokar

January 29, 2013

Dr. Dr Ewers:
Hold on to your memories, and also be aware that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many.

Effat Moussa

January 28, 2013

Dear Pat,
Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family for the passing of your dear husband. May God bless his soul and place him among the angels and Prophets.

Effat Moussa
DePaul University, emeritus

Frida Furman

January 28, 2013

Dear Pat,

I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband's death. I send you sincere condolences and wishes for consolation from the love and support of your loved ones.
Frida Kerner Furman, DePaul Univ.

Animesh Ghoshal

January 28, 2013

Dear Pat,

Please accept our deepest sympathies. At this time of your loss, perhaps your burden can be a bit lighter in the knowledge that it is shared by your friends at DePaul and elsewhere.

Jim & Mary Cele Doyle

January 28, 2013

Pat, John & Michele-- Mary Cele and I were very sorry to hear about John. We always enjoyed his great smile and wonderful personality. We are sorry that we can't be there for his services however we will always remember him. We will ask the Irish Vincentians to remember him and you in their Masses.

Jim & Mary Cele Doyle

Joan Lakebrink

January 28, 2013

Pat, may God grant you and your family solace as you grieve the loss of your dear husband John. May he rest in peace.

January 28, 2013

Dr. Ewers, my sincerest and deepest condolences on the transition of your husband. I remember you fondly as someone who loved teaching. God's blessings on you and your family. Francine (Stewart)Soliunas

January 28, 2013

Dear Dr. Ewers,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family at the passing of your dear husband. May your memories of all the years of good times that you shared give you comfort at this difficult times. You and the family will be in my prayers. God Bless you. Fondly, Sue Epps

January 28, 2013

Dear Pat: Please accept my condolences. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. All the best to you and your family.

James Ostholthoff
Prof Em
Theatre School

Martin Williams

January 28, 2013

God Bless You All.

Ken Thompson

January 28, 2013

God bless your memories and God be with you in this time of sorrow.

Paula-Steven Penn

January 28, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle John, you are indeed missed. Undoubtedly a tear was shed at Yankee Stadium in your memory.

Virginia Beverly Sansone

January 28, 2013

Dear Patricia and family, my deepest condolences for your loss. I will add you to my prayer list. I was a student at Siena H.S. from 1952-1956. Patricia you were my hero. I'm so sorry for the passing of your husband.

Richard Rezek

January 28, 2013

Pat,
We send our prayers and deepest sympathy.

Dick and Lynn Rezek

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