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John Golz Obituary
Golz, John H. born March 1, 1947, passed away peacefully at home April 22, 2010 after a long illness, beloved husband of Patti (nee Finton) Golz, loving father of John, James, Jennifer Golz, and stepfather of Roger Nash, fond brother of Richard (Christy), Bob (Paula), Ed (Patti), Sharon, Catherine, and Mary Ellen Golz, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. John was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the 173rd Airborne Division, an avid golfer and a long time member of the Builders Tee Club. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 West 79th St., Burbank, IL 60459 to St. Barnabas Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Rd., Ste 100, Silver Springs MD 20910 or online at www.vva.org would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878 773-582-4400 
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Kit Doll-Shemas
July 1, 2010
He will always be in my prayers. He always has been.
May 12, 2010
I just recently heard of John's death. Though we haven't seen one another in many, many years I have fond memories of him and I will keep him and his family in my prayers. Mary Anne Dixon
Margaret Kuss
April 30, 2010
We are very sorry for the loss of this kind loving man. He will be missed by his friends and family. Charles and i enjoyed his company he will be fondly though of and missed. Charles and Margaret Kuss (Park Ridge, Il)
Mary F Gonzalez
April 30, 2010
My condolences to the entire Golz family. John's humor and sharp intellect will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. He will always be fondly remembered.
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April 29, 2010
To The Golz Family!!!
My deepest condolences and sympathies on the loss of John! I know it was a long ordeal for him and also all of you.I'm sure he is finally at peace and enjoying some time with your mom and dad! It was a pleasure knowing John for many years and I will always have fond thoughts of him ! A good guy!!My prayers and thoughts are with you all!!
Robin Purdy & Family
April 25, 2010
hey Cath sue dillon here... so sorry about our bother..your family certainly has had a very hard year.. i hope there will a time for healing..and i know how strong your family is and i am sending my good karma your way... so sorry cath,, your friend sue
Mike Houlihan
April 25, 2010
God bless John, to the Golz family, I'm sorry for your troubles.
Saying a prayer for him today.
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