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John McGinnis Obituary

McGinnis, John J. beloved husband of Luella (nee Golden), loving father of Rory, Ryan, and Sean, beloved son of the late John and Agnes McGinnis, dear brother of Eileen (Edward) Fineran, Stephen (Georgia), Barbara (Robert) Cheske and Mary McGinnis, fond uncle and friend to many. Member of Chicago Eagles Motorcycle Club. Funeral Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. from Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Road (8000W), Palos Hills, to Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Monday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Info., 708-598-5880 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 28, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for John McGinnis

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Tina Engdtrom

May 4, 2002

Dear Fee,Rory,Ryan and Sean

We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. we were shocked and sadned

by the news. we are so sorry we did not attend the wake or funeral, we did not hear of the tragedy till they were both over.Anyone that knew John knew that he was a loving husband and a father that idealized his children. He was a man that always brought a smile to my face and many others with his many stories. He alway,s had somthing to say no matter what the subject. we all loved him for that!He will be truly missed by anyone who ever meet him. and the world will be a lesser place without him here.God bless all of you. you will be in our thoughts and prayers today and in the day's ahead.



The Engstrom/Cox family

( Don,Tina,David,Greg,

Danny,Alex & Maxwell

Joe Scanlon

May 3, 2002

Fee,Sean,Ryan,and Rory,



I know how bad you all feel right now and i know that i cant even imagine how it feels, but i just wanted you to know that im always with you. Danger was an awesome person but we havent lost him. He will always be in our hearts. Remeber im always there.



Joe Scanlon

Helen Roberts

May 3, 2002

Dear Eileen, Barb, Steeve & Mary,



I am so sorry to hear about the loss of John Joe. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will always remember him as a young kid full of life. He was one of the wild

Mc Ginnis cousins always laughing and fun to be around. Our prayers are with you and John's wife and children.



All our love,



Dave, Helen, David, and Amanda Roberts

Ron (Roundman) Monahan

May 2, 2002

I wish there were words that could express my great sympathy for your family but there are none. We have lost a Great club borther and good freind. You and your family are in my prayers as is John too.

DEBBIE JOYCE

May 2, 2002

DEAR SEAN AND FAMILY, I WANT TO TELL YOU HOW VERY SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL BE HERE ALWAYS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HANG IN THERE. LOVE YOU, DEBBIE

Dave Reis

May 1, 2002

Luella and Children,



I want to offer my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your husband and father. May he rest in peace and may God have Mercy on you all.

Mary Anne Staszewski

April 29, 2002

Dear Louella,

We are very sorry about your loss.

You and your boys will be in our

prayers. If we can be of any help,

please call us. Ed has a office in our home now, so he can be reached

anytime during the day.

Fondly,

The Ed Staszewski Family

Scott Smith

April 29, 2002

Luella,

My heart goes out to you and your family. If there's anything I can do ...

Scott

Sarah Ramel

April 29, 2002

Dear Ryan and Family

I am very sorry for the beloved loss in your family. your dad and husband was a very important person to everyone and he will never be forgotten by anyone. If you every need anyone to talk to i will always be on the other side of the fence. love always Sarah Camel

marie wilson

April 29, 2002

You are all in our prayers and thoughts. May God hold you and comfort you in your time of need. Our sincerest and deepest sympathy.



Marie, Shawn, Kevin and Mike Wilson

Bob & Debby Smith

April 29, 2002

Johnny Danger:



May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.



Smitty...

Jim McGehee

April 29, 2002

Dear Luella,



My sincerest sympathy in the passing of your Husband. Though I never had a chance to meet him, I am sure he was a fine man. My heart aches for you, and you and your family will be in my prayers daily. May the God of all grace and comfort walk closely by your side.



Sincere Sympathy,

Jim McGehee

Zack Zartler

April 28, 2002

Shin,Rin,Ror,Fee,and the rest of The McGinnis family,

I know you know why everyones has tears in their eyes, but for those who don't heres why. Danger was pretty much the coolest dad and person anyone could possibly imagine. Although I have only talked to him a few times I will never forget him, and I know nobody else will either. I know the pain is too much to imagine for you, but I'm prayin for you McGinnises and also for you Danger. R.I.P. I'm Here For You,

Zack Zartler

Alex Carvallo

April 28, 2002

Dear Sean and Family,

Although I know i couldnt possibly feel as bad as you right now Im extremely sorry about your loss. Just remember that I will always be there for you as will each and every one of your friends. God is always there when you need him and remember John J. McGinnis will never die........He will always live on in our minds, in our hearts, and in our souls. He was a great man.

My prayers and condoleces go out to you.

Alex Carvallo

Jessica Serpico

April 28, 2002

Sean and family,

I'm really sorry 4 what happened! Even though I didn't know him I'm sure he was a loving husband and father. Just wanted to let you know that I'll be prayin 4 u and ur family. I know it's hard but he will always be in your hearts. Again I'm really sorry!

Love Always,

Jess

Tiffany Weinert

April 28, 2002

Sean and Family,

im really sorry about what happened and feel really bad even tho i never really met ur dad. im here for u always

love always,

Tiffany

Carly Benard

April 28, 2002

Dear Sean and family,

I am sorry to here about your loss. If you ever need anything or just need to talk I am here for you. I didn't know your dad that well but i am sure he was a good man and a good father. We are always here for you. I can't even think about how hard this is for your family and you. We all love you very much.

Love,

The Benard Family

Hilary Mitchell

April 28, 2002

Dear Sean and Family,



I am very sorry to hear about you loss. Even thought I didn't know your father I still feel horrible for you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers ,and hope you are doing well.



Love ya Lotz,

Hilary and Family

Jim Durkin

April 28, 2002

Sean,

I know that theres no way anyone could possibly image what you and your family are goin through but i just want to let you know im here for you all the way and all the time to give you support no matter how much yu need.

My deepest and most sincere condolences,

Jim Durkin

Michelle Strycker

April 28, 2002

Sean and Family,

I am very sorry for the loss. We are all here for you if you ever need anyone to talk to. We all share the pain that your family has felt.

Lots of Love,

Michelle Strycker

Lauren Gunnes

April 28, 2002

Rory & Family,

I'm very sorry to hear about your father. He was a great guy and he meant a lot to everyone. I'm sorry I can't be there for the wake because of school. I really wanted to be there for you and your family. Best wishes to you and your whole family. Sorry such a tragedy happened. Love, Lauren

Bob Weinert

April 28, 2002

Sean & Family,

I'm very sorry to hear about this great loss. I don't know the family very well, but I'm sure Mr. McGinnis was a great man and was always there for every one. God is always there for you and my condolences and prayers.

With Love,

Bob

Grice Family

April 28, 2002

Fee, Rory, Ryan, and Sean,



We are all very sorry to hear about your loss. We can't imagine how you all are feeling right now but if ever you need us we will be there for you. Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers. John was a great man and he will always be with you in your hearts. God will help you all through this, and the pain will ease.



Love,

Dave, Barb, Sam,& Mike Grice

Jeff Joyce

April 28, 2002

Sean & Family,

I just want to let you all know I'm always here for you for whatever you need. Sean your like a brother to me and if you ever need someone to talk to I'll always be here for you. Your dad was one of the greatest people I knew and always will be. I know I'll never forget a man as great as him. Just stay strong and hang in there.

Luv ya,

Jeff

Kristyn Colon

April 28, 2002

To Sean and The McGinnis Family,

Sean, I can hardly imagine how you are feeling right now. Just know that your dad is always with you at heart, and your friends and family are always with you here on Earth. I'm always here if you need a friend to talk to. We all are. Stay strong, things will get easier.

Love Always,

Kristyn Colon

Samantha Haseman

April 28, 2002

Sean and Family,

I know i can't begin to imagine how you feel at this time, but I want you to know that i will always be there for you no matter what. We are all very sorry for your loss. If you ever need to talk I will be here for you every step of the way and so will everyone else. Always remember you dad will be watching over you.

Love Always,

Samantha

Haseman

Matt Ambrose

April 28, 2002

The McGinnis

I'm very sorry to here about what happend, I didnt know Mr.McGinnis but my love is with him and you I will be here for all of you any time you need me, things will get better in time..

love always

matt ambrose

Courtney Kats

April 28, 2002

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad though i didnt know him i am still very sorry and I feel for your loss. I will pray for you and you family.

With Lots Of Love,

Courtney Kats

Kari Kantor

April 28, 2002

Sean and Family,

I know I can barely begin to imagine how you feel at this time, but I just wanted to let you know that I'll always be here for you if you ever need anything...or even just someone to talk to. We are so sorry for your loss, just continue to stay strong about it. Remember that I'll always be here for you, we all will. We'll always be here to stand by you no matter what happens.

Love Always,

Kari Kantor

Jackie kitchen

April 28, 2002

TO Sean & his family



I am very sorry for your lose. I kow that any words that I say cant take away the pain that you are all feeling. I would just like to tell sean that I am there for him whenever he needs to talk.Also Mr.McGinnis will never be forgotten.

Trish Reed

April 28, 2002

Sean & Family,

I know that your all going through hard times right now but I wanted you to know that I am here for you every step of the way. If you need anything or anyone to talk to I am always here for you! I know that you need friends during this time and I just wanted you to know you have many many friends who love you very much! Sorry about your loss.

Love,

The Reed Family

Courtney Krapil

April 28, 2002

Sean & Family,

Sean, i can't imangine how you feel at this time but I just want you to know that you have me and all of your friends to stand behind you. We will always be there and love you. Keep being strong, just remember that your dad will always be watching over you.....if you ever need to talk or need anything I'll be there and so will everyone else.

Love ya,

Courtney Krapil

dan baker rose turner

April 28, 2002

we are so sorry for your loss and a loss to the club and all his friends. our prayers are with you.

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