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John Grabarz Obituary

John A. Grabarz Jr., December 5, 2002, age 78, late of Glenwood. Beloved husband of Geneva U. Grabarz, nee Leslie; dear father of Julie [Dimitrius] Funk of Crown Point, Indiana and Jackie [Doug] Stowell of Chicago Heights; cherished grandfather of David and Jessica Funk. Retired Project Engineer for Loyola University. Volunteer Fireman and Surveyor for the of Glenwood. Member of South Bend Post #8748 V.F.W. and an Usher for St. Kieran Parish. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, Sunday from 2 to the time of Services at 7:30 p.m. 708-798-5300

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Published by SouthtownStar on Dec. 6, 2002.

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Bonnie Harrison

December 10, 2002

My deepest condolences to the family members of John Grabarz. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Grabarz many years ago, and always remembered him being a kind, caring, and generous person. I have been friends with his daugher for over 20 years, and can see the great attributes which John had passed on to his daughter Jackie. May he rest in peace, and will be forever missed!

Mary Avgerinos

December 8, 2002

I have many many fond memories of my Uncle John. He was a very big hearted, handsome (the girls all said that he had dreamy, "bedroom" eyes), kind and talented man. Throughout much of his life, he could do many extraordinary things - build just about anything (furniture, houses, crafts), cook (I loved his chili), sew (outfits for Julie and Jackie), you name it, and he could do it if he set his mind to do so. Uncle John was ALWAYS very very good to my mother and me. We will cherish the good memories we have of him and will miss the many good years we spent with him. Uncle John, may you rest in peace.

From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home

December 8, 2002

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

JULIE FUNK

December 7, 2002

DEAR DAD,



I FEEL SUCH A EMPTY FEELING WITHOUT YOU. YOU WERE SUCH A GOOD FATHER TO ME. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS. I WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. I LOVE YOU.....



YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER,



JULIE

jackie stowell

December 7, 2002

DAD, YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER AND THE LAUGHS. YOU WERE THE BEST FATHER A DAUGHTER COULD ASK FOR. I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! AND I ALREADY MISS YOU!!! YOU ARE #1 IN MY HEART. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND WE WILL MEET AGAIN. I LOVE YOU DAD. LOVE JACKIE

Bernadine Anzelmo

December 7, 2002

Ginny,

We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. May God be with you and your family at this sorrowful time. Please know that we are here for you and please call on us anytime.

Sincerely,

Nieghbors Don & Bernadine Anzelmo

Mary Lu andTed Sweeney

December 6, 2002

Ginny and Family, We are so sorry that John is gone. He was a wonderful neighbor and we had so many good times wth him. We're sure he's up in Heaven cheering Notre Dame onto victory.. Please know we are here for you . May The Lord hold John in the palm of His hand until we meet again. Love, Mary Lu and Ted and Family

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