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John Kurinec Obituary

Kurinec, John Alexander "Janco", beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Tamburi), loving father of Gregory J. (Jeanne), John Christopher (Lisa), Penelope, Anne Link and Scott Alan, fond grandfather of Jamie Link, Gregory, Jeffrey, Steven, Michelle, Melanie and Casey, dear brother of Melania Liptak and the late Rudolph (Anne), fond brother-in-law of Donald Tamburi, "Uncle Johnny" to many. WWII Veteran, 3x past post Commander VFW Post #4551 Antioch, IL. Member for 39 years Amalgamated Transit Union #241 CTA. Treasurer First Catholic Slovak Union Chicago Lodge 717. Longtime resident of Antioch (Loon Lake, IL). Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m, from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL, to Divine Savior Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. For info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2007.

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Penny

June 9, 2008

Daddy, it's been a year since you left; where did you go??

Pam Norgard

June 20, 2007

Dear Penny & Lorraine,
Well, heaven sure received one of the greatest. I am thankful that I was able to meet John this year at the condo. We had a lot of laughs and I will remember him fondly with a Brandy Manhatten in hand! He will be missed, but in our hearts forever. Hugs and prayers to you. Love, Pam

Norma Noonan

June 16, 2007

Dear Lorraine and family,
We were so very sorry to hear about John's passing. Though George Jr. and I only knew him a short time (on the CTA trips) it was evident what kind of person he was. We only had to look at that smile to realize the warmth and kindness he extended to all he met. He will be missed and the trips won't be the same without him. May God hold you in his prayers during this sad time. Til we see you again, Love George Sr, George Jr, Mary, and Norma Noonan

Donald and Barbara Gray

June 14, 2007

Dear Lorraine and Family,
Our prayers are with you all. Your father was a very special person with a generous heart to all. He never met anyone he did not like and anyone that met John could not help but to love him. You are all strong willed because of your father and I am sure he is looking down on you and giving a thumbs up. You did a great job and you will continue to do so for him. We love you all.
God Bless you all,

G & M Bobier

June 14, 2007

Dear Kurinec Fammily, Sorry for the loss that you all have had.

Anne Czarkowski

June 14, 2007

Dear Penny and Family,
Life changes, love is eternal. Hold tight to the memories and continue to live, love and celebrate your father and his life.

Sue Darow

June 13, 2007

Penny and family: My sincere wishes of hope during this time of sorrow.

Ron, Kim, Matt & Jake Vales

June 13, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Christine Straszewski (Darow)

June 13, 2007

Penny,
May God Bless you and your family in this difficult time.

Elmarie Beno

June 13, 2007

Dear Lorraine and Penny,
We knew your dad just a few short months but came to feel that he was part of our family. We will miss him. We are so glad to have you in our community. We look forward to our future gatherings "in the garage". We will remember Grandpa riding his bike with Spot following along.
Love, El and Deb

Lori Thoennes

June 13, 2007

Dear Scott and his family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grief. Well wishes to all of you, peace and blessings, God bless.

Diane (Baschiera) Sprague & Family

June 13, 2007

Penny and family,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand and comfort you with His everlasting love...

Fondly,

Patti Vavrina

June 13, 2007

Dear Scott and family members of John:
John Mueller and I want to extend to you our prayers for the passing of your Dad. There is a fine line between this world and the next. Glorify in your Dad in his new home with God.
Patti & John

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

June 13, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Christmas 2006

June 13, 2007

Jamie and Grandpa-Christmas 2006

June 13, 2007

Penny and dad

June 13, 2007

Mom, Dad and Penny at Frenchy's-Clearwater Beach

June 13, 2007

Deacon Bob Gagnon

June 12, 2007

Faith and I wish to send our sympathy on your loss and the celebration of your Father crossing over to the loving arms of the Lord. We know it is hard to lose a loved dad that raised such a fine son as you are. You must miss him very much. But, know this; he is waiting for the time that you fight the good fight and join him in paradise. So we all await the time that we will succumb to this world and be as the Lord intended us to be; full of joy and happiness forever. Love and Blessings

Rita & Kurt Raggi

June 12, 2007

Scott,Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Helen Rendak

June 12, 2007

Lorraine and Family,

My prayers go out to you and yours at a time like this. I can't begin to tell you how sorry i am to hear of your loss. John was a great guy.

Helen Rendak, Loon Lake, Antioch

June 12, 2007

Dear Mrs. Kurinec, Penny, and Family,
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. May you always keep the fondest of memories with you.
Andy and Sue Dick

Nancy Bubel & Family

June 12, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sue ( from Match) Lawless

June 12, 2007

To Scott and his family, so sorry for your loss. Although I have known Scott for sometime now via emails only, I know how deep your loss must be for you & your family. Loss is hard, it takes time to recover, but cherish the fond memories that you had with John. He surely would want all those that loved him, to live on full and rich lives in his memory. Know that what ever suffering or worries that he may have had in life, are all now gone & he is resting peacefully with those that he loved & lost before him! Having lost a husband at 43, I know from what I speak. May John look down now upon you all, smiling and in complete peace & bliss.

June 12, 2007

Lorraine, Penny and Jamie, Greg, Chris, Scott and your families:

Our deepest thoughts are with you during this time. Your husband, dad, granddad was the best and will be forever the same in our hearts.
Daryl and Pat Prosser
Atlanta, GA

Ken Gierut (SBC)

June 12, 2007

Scott and Family,

Scott, I was very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My condolences to you and your family.

Annette Stachura (Sammarco)

June 12, 2007

Mr. K. We will miss you so much, thanks for so many great childhood memories!!!

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