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John Francour Obituary

Francour, John W. dearly beloved husband of Regina Daresh Francour, devoted son of Elizabeth and the late Edward F. Francour Sr., dear brother of Edward F. Jr. (Janice), Michael J. (Donna), the late Paul, Walter (Debi), Monique (Steven), Lelani and Scott, brother-in-law of John (Stephanie) Daresh and the late George (Mary) Daresh, fond uncle and great-uncle of many. Gentle Master of "Tiger" the cat. Member of MaDonna Council Knights of Columbus. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., from McKeon Funeral Home, 634 W. 37th St. (at Lowe Ave.), to Nativity of Our Lord Church for 9:30 a.m., Mass. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. For info call: 773-927-0925

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2003.

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Jill Johnson- Mcnicholas

January 4, 2004

Regina, I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful, Funny,caring and special Man. My eyes are truly bleeding for you!! I hope you can remember Holly Hobby and it will put a smile on your face. Jill

Michael Rohan

December 13, 2003

My prayers go out for John and his family from a former co-worker and friend. He always had a smile.

henry zeitler

December 13, 2003

REGINA



SORRRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS.



HENRY & SYLVIA ZEITLER

Gloria & Adolph Schmidt

December 12, 2003

Dear Betty, we are sorry to hear of your loss of a wonderful son. Gloria & Adolph

Patricia Evans

December 12, 2003

My sincerest condolences to the Francour family from a former co-worker of John's who remembers him as one of the gentlest, sweetest men I have ever met.

Eileen Leiderman

December 12, 2003

May you find strength in your memories. John's humor and intellect will be missed by all his co-workers.

Patrick and Jean Chapin

December 12, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to John's family and friends. A life

like his, cut short, reminds us of how precious they are, those that we love, and life itself.

Jan and Alan Grubman

December 12, 2003

The world will miss this gentle, sweet, caring man. May his memory be a blessing.

Jolanta & Jim McNamara

December 11, 2003

Our sincere condolences to John's family from two former co-workers that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Patricia Newton El

December 11, 2003

May the Family find peace in knowing that John was such a friendly, peaceful person. At work, never failed to greet me with a friendly hello and smile.

Allen Hirsley

December 11, 2003

He will be missed.

Mike Debish

December 11, 2003

It is with sincere shock and grief that I am forced to offer my condolences to the family and many friends of my dear friend John.

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