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John McGrath Obituary

McGrath, John W. age 45, beloved son of Pauline and the late Wilbur, dear brother of Joan (Craig) Janda and Alan McGrath, fond nephew of many. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. For info: 708-636-1193.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2005.

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Caitlin M.

March 15, 2005

John was an awsome guy. It is very sad he passed away. He said I was the smartest little girl he ever knew.I'd also like to give my deepest sympathy to Denise for her loss.

Mike & Sue Krueger

March 14, 2005

John, Thanks for all the good times we shared and for the house we built together. You will be greatly missed.

Rich and Linda(Koos) Hutchinson

March 14, 2005

To the McGrath Family,



Please accept our condolences on the loss of John. My wife and I both had great memories of John from Hubbard and from St. Nicks.

Lorrie LaMantia

March 12, 2005

I never knew anyone who could make me laugh like John McGrath. You will be missed.

Diane (Lewis) Santoliquido

March 11, 2005

McGrath Family,

My deepest sympathy to all of you. It's been a long time since i've seen John but the memories i had of him in high school will remain forever. John was always good for a laugh or two back then. He will be missed and my prayers go out to his family. Diane (Lewis)Santoliquido

JANNIS WILLIAMS

March 11, 2005

Denise, may God be with you in your time of sorrow.



Jannis

Curtis Davis

March 11, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the McGrath family

Walter Swiecicki

March 11, 2005

I'm Denise's Dad and only met John last Christmas at her house when we had a family get-together. We had a nice talk and enjoyed ourselves that day. I was very shocked to hear of his untimely passing and wish to extend our sincere condolences to the McGrath Family on this sad occasion.

Tom Cartan

March 11, 2005

Dear, Dear Friend,



I'll see you in Margaritaville.

Eric Kennedy

March 11, 2005

My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I knew John to be a very personable and caring individual who always made you feel welcome.

Jeff & Tina Beyler

March 11, 2005

Dear The McGrath Family,

We are so sorry to hear about John. We have been out with him a few times, my father and him were friends. He was always smiling and making us laugh. He will be missed by many.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerly,

Jeff & Tina Beyler

Chuck Noble

March 11, 2005

My sympathies to Polly, Joan and Alan in your loss. For the better part of my life John was like a brother to me, and his loss is felt heavily. I regret that I haven't seen him in some time, but my memories of our times together will remain forever. I'll forever remember John's easy going nature and the loyalty he had for his friends. John, there is little doubt that this world will miss him, I know I will. I would say to myself often, "geez, I need to give John a call; get together"... yet 1001 things happen and the call isn't made. I'll never make that mistake again because I wouldn't want to miss out on seeing someone who is very special to me.

Bill Collins

March 11, 2005

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