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John Kahoun Obituary

Kahoun, John Moody 84, a lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home after living a full and loving life. Beloved husband of Katie (nee Madden); loving father of Christine (Patrick) Veech; "Jake" John, Jr. (Marina); and Cindy Dobbins; proud grandfather of Patrick, TJ, and Wilson Veech, Kelly, and Will Dobbins, and Liana Kahoun; brother of Ira (Vicky), Tom (Cindy), and David. Served as US Army Second Lieutenant in Germany. Owner of Moody's Pub in Chicago's northside Edgewater neighborhood for 59 years. Visitation Sunday 3-6 p.m. at Barr Funeral Home, 6222 N. Broadway. Service Monday 10 a.m. at same. In lieu of flowers, Misericordia Home or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. For information call (773) 743-4034 or leave a condonlence at BarrFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 13, 2018.

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Matt Casey

January 27, 2018

Dear Katie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of John bring you peace

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

January 13, 2018

On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of John Kahoun.

May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome him and take him to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

January 13, 2018

Our sympathy and special prayers for Mr. Kahoun and all his friends and family.

D H

January 13, 2018

MY sincere condolences for you and your family. It is never easy dealing with a loss of a loved one. I hope you find comfort as I did in John 11: 25 & 26.

January 13, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

January 13, 2018

I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Barr Funeral Home Ltd. - Chicago

6222 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

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15

Service

10:00 a.m.

Barr Funeral Home Ltd. - Chicago

6222 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

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