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John McKeown Obituary

McKeown, John J. Age 70, June 4, 2019, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago, Canaryville neighborhood. Dearly beloved husband of Rita Jesse McKeown; devoted father of John (Darlene Tremore) McKeown, James (Joan Cruz) McKeown, Brian (Ann) McKeown, and Colleen (Russell Lowe) McKeown; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Fallon, Breanna, Adam, Kieley, and Milania; loving brother of Donna (the late Bernard) Mattes; fond uncle of Bernard (Diane) Mattes, Jr.; and a dear friend of many. Services at McInerney Central Chapel, 4635 S. Wallace St., Chicago, IL, where family and friends will gather on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., at chapel, to St. Gabriel Church, 600 W. 45th St., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Burial St. Mary Cemetery. Please visit John J, McKeown, Book of Memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or facebook.com/funeralmc. For more Funeral info: call (773) 268-0703.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 6, 2019.

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Tom Kukuk

June 9, 2019

John was one of those guys in the neighborhood that you never forgot. I cannot think of a time where I saw him without a black leather jacket on; it was his signature. Then one day, my uncle Bernie Mattes was dating his sister. Years later came Bernie Jr.

But during that time we met as family and learned and grew to know more about his parents (Ruth & John) and wife Rita. What wonderful people.

My condolences to Rita and my Aunt Donna

Ann Mckrown

June 6, 2019

Daday we miss you, love you Brian & Ann

Ann Mckrown

June 6, 2019

We need to say good bye to our amigo. Dad you were more then a father, your our best friend! We will miss you dad. Love you forever, Brian & Ann

June 6, 2019

Papa, I'll love you forever. I'm so lost without you. I dread the future knowing you won't be there to create memories with me. I know you're in a better place but I wish you were here. I love you papa. Love, Fallon

Dan,Cindy and Brittany Monaco

June 6, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. John will always be in our hearts ♥ our family was blessed to have such a special person in our lives. May you rest in peace JohnYou will be missed.
Love The,
Monaco Family

Cora Kernats

June 6, 2019

Where to even start? John you were so much more than a cousin or Godfather. I'm not sure you ever realized how important you actually were to me. You were a joy to be around. Knowing that you were proud of me, made me feel special and I will always feel that. Thank you for being one of the most important men in my life. Love you!

June 6, 2019

To the family
May the God of all comfort strenght you during this difficult time. Those who pass on God keeps in his memory and gives us a wonderful hope to look forward to in the near......Hosea 13:14.

Joan, Jim, Breanna and Adam Cruz-McKeown

June 6, 2019

We will be missing you always, Papa.

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7

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

McInerney Central Chapel

4635 S Wallace St., Chicago, IL 60609

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8

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

McInerney Central Chapel

4635 S Wallace St., Chicago, IL 60609

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8

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel Church

600 W. 45th St., Chicago, IL

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