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John Kilian Obituary

Kilian, John G. Age 84, Veteran of United States Army. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Bilek); loving father of Dan Kilian, Kathy (Tim) Gallagher, Mary Kilian, Joseph (Elizabeth) Kilian, Linda (Jim) Ringelstein, William (Nancy) Kilian and John Kilian; cherished grandfather of seven; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Visitation Friday, January 10 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home and then will proceed to St. Francis Borgia Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 9, 2014.

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Bill & Tina Kofler

January 11, 2014

Our sincere condolences to my son-in-law Bill and his family at the time of the loss of his father. You will be remembered in our prayers that you find peace with his departure knowing you will meet again in a better place. God bless you.

Karen Zaccaria

January 10, 2014

God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Amen.
My prayers are with the Kilian and Gallagher Families.

January 10, 2014

Dear Linda, Jim, Olivia and all of your family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Thank God for all the wonderful memories you have of your Dad and Grandpa. Your faith will get you through this. Just take one day at time. We know that some day you will be together again.
Sincerely,
The John Rose Family

David & Lynn

January 9, 2014

Dearest Kilian Family,

We are so very sorry. We send our love during the time.

XOXOXO's,

The Aguirre Family and Esparza Family

January 9, 2014

To the Kilian Family,
Be not burdened with times of sorrow fill yourself with remembered joy.

January 9, 2014

To the Kilian family: Almighty God is a refuge and comfort to you during this time. Draw close to him and he will draw close to you. (James 4:8)

Judy and Mike Paparo

January 9, 2014

Our beloved Kilian family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are there with you in spirit and love during this difficult time. As Uncle John used to say to us, "May God bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand."
Love always,
Judy and Mike

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

January 9, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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