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John Gjeldum Obituary

Gjeldum, John J. beloved husband of 55 years of Donna (nee Harrington), loving father of Jack (Rosemary), Mary Lu (Milan) Rabatic and Dan (Barbara) Gjeldum, dear grandfather of Dan and Erika Gjeldum, Jamie, Nick and Bryan Rabatic and John and Tyler Gjeldum, fond brother of Carl (Mary) Gjeldum, dear brother-in-law of Betty Lulinski and Kathleen Mehok. Uncle John was loved by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 10:45 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orlan Park, to St. Julie Billiart Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Proud Veteran of WWII, 55th Battalion U.S. Navy Seabees. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Palos Community Hospital, Home Health Care Hospice, 15295 E. 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439. 708-857-7878 or www.sheehyfh.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2003.

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Marty & Kay Winters

March 15, 2003

Donna,Please accept our sympathy. We have known John for many years and appreciated his friendship and many years of travel through our agency. John will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

John Jurewicz

March 15, 2003

Dear Donna and Family,

I would like to express my sympathy on the death of John. I am sorry I am not able to be with you in person. I was in the hospital recently with congestive heart failure and my arthritis does not let me write cards very well. I know that this loss is painful and I wish you strength and peace.

Sincerely, John Jurewicz

Bucky & Betty Earll

March 15, 2003

Jack,



We were saddened to hear about your dad, and our thought and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.

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