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John McGuane Obituary

McGuane, John Age 70 at rest, native of Kinturk, Connolly, Co. Clare, Ireland. Beloved husband of Grace (nee Bonner), for 40 years; devoted father of Michael (Violet) McGuane, Eileen (Dennis) Sladky, Bernadette (Patrick) Noone and the late Theresa (Matthew) Link; cherished son of the late Michael and Susan McGuane; proud grandfather of 10, Grace, Lily and Owen McGuane, Ryan, Jack, Theresa and Sean Sladky, Hailey Link, Kathleen and Sara Noone; dear brother of the late Martin (Breege), Mary (Pat) Moriarty, Peter (Noreen), Brendan (Vera), Sr. Theresa of the Mercy Order; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews in Ireland and the U.S.; cherished and loyal friend to many. Member of Operating Engineers, Local 399 Retired Loyola University Medical Center employee of 30 years. Visitation Monday, January 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home and will then proceed to St. Eugene Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Patrick Fathers (773-973-3737) would be appreciated. Funeral info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2015.

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Kathy Mullaney

January 20, 2020

John,
I can't believe it's been 5 years. I know you & Theresa are together & watching over beautiful Hailey. I will never forget the first time we met. I couldn't understand a word you said. You are missed here at work. Thank you for all of your kindnesses. Fly high with your beautiful daughter. I will always miss you. Love Kathy Mullaney

January 27, 2015

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

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

January 27, 2015

My sincere sympathy goes out to Grace and all the McGuane family. Thinking of you in thought and prayer at this sad time. Rest in peace dear John.

January 27, 2015

Our sincere sympathy to All the McGuane Family. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Michael and Mary Ellen Leneghan, Muingmore, Mayo.

Nora Brandt

January 26, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the McGuane family. I met John when I arrived here from Ireland and he was so nice to everyone and a good friend. May he rest in peace.

January 26, 2015

Dear Grace,

If at all possible I would have come but my legs don't allow. Robert and I send our deepest condolences.I will talk with you soon.

Robert and Beatrice Cleary

Kathy Mullaney

January 26, 2015

John, your light will glow forever in your children and grandchildren. I know you and Theresa will be watching over them. You will be missed.

Kathy Mullaney

January 26, 2015

To the McGuane Family - I am devastated to hear of John's passing. I worked with John @ Loyola in the Steam Plant since 2002. John was the most loving, kind, caring, sincere,gentle, family oriented man. He was a friend and became a father figure when my dad passed away. His kindness knew no end. I will always remember the great meals he used to cook for us at the holidays. I loved to hear him talk about all his grandchildren. His face would light up with love and pride. I will miss John more than I can say. My deepest sympathy, love and prayers are with your entire family at this time. We have lost a great man.

January 25, 2015

So very sorry to hear this news....

Anne Lynch

January 25, 2015

Grace, very sorry to hear of the passing of John. Sympathies from us all, Anne, Laura and Mary Lynch.

January 25, 2015

Sincere sympathy from Anne & Tom Cullinan,Nenagh County Tipperary,Ireland.You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.May he Rest In Peace.

January 25, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. God is loving and caring. He will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16

Patsy (Walsh) Monteleone

January 25, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the McGuane family. I recall meeting John many times at the Holiday Ballroom. It was the gathering place for all the Irish every Saturday night during the sixties. John “wore” a perpetual smile and we were blessed to have him as a friend. We all settled down and most of us had families of our own and it was difficult to keep in touch in our busy world; however, we did not forget all the wonderful friends we made along the way, including John.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”. “May God hold you in the hollow of his hand”.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

January 25, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

January 24, 2015

Sincere sympathy from John's Cousins in Larch-hill, Ennis, Co. Clare. Mary Feighery and family. John a true gentleman, may he rest in peace

January 24, 2015

Our sincere sympathy to all. Sorry we will not be able to pay our respects in person. Martin and Margaret Minogue

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