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John Mehrholz Obituary

Mehrholz, John "Jack" E. beloved husband of Karin (nee Curtis), loving dad of Robbie (Kelli), Tracy (Ken) Martin and John Paul Mehrholz, proud "Papa" of Andrew, Sydney, Chelsea, and Ryan, dear brother of Lynn (Sandy) Mehrholz, and Linda Lyons, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of D.C. Cregier Lodge #81 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago, Medinah Shrine Center, Royal Order of Jesters Court #48 and El Hajj. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. with Masonic Service at 6 p.m. and a Celebration of Life Service at 7:30 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 1104 Waukegan Rd., Glenview. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to The Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL, 60707, would be appreciated. www.smithcorcoran.com or 847-901-4012.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 11, 2007.

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amy walsh

April 20, 2007

Dearest Karin,

I am still so very shocked by the
news of Jack's passing on. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

With Respect...

Amy/Travelmart
Cleveland Ohio

Jim Flood

April 16, 2007

Dear Karin: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sheryl & Jim Flood

Robert Troy Hoff

April 13, 2007

Dear Tracy, Karin, Robbie and John Paul,
I Am Deeply Saddened by Your Loss. My Sincere Condolences to You and Yours. May Peace Be With You.

Anthony Battaglia

April 13, 2007

Robbie and Tracy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike Perrin

April 12, 2007

Robbie and Tracy, my condolences. I am sorry for your loss.

Robert Beebe

April 12, 2007

Robbie,
I considered your Dad a dear friend and will miss him deeply.
We all apprieciate what he did for our Fraternity.
Love, Bob & Georgiana Beebe '98

Bonnie and Neil Fell Fell

April 12, 2007

Dear Karin John Paul and the entire Mehrholz Family: We were so sorry to hear about Jack. I will always remember him as bigger than life. He always made everyone around him feel like a good friend. Karin, I know this is a difficult time and a tremendous lose. We are available to you and our prayers and thoughts are with you. We love you all and you are in our hearts!
Love,
Bonnie and Neil Fell and Family

Dianne Sands

April 12, 2007

Dear Karin: Sincere condolences to you and the entire family. Jack will be missed by so many. I pray for your strength during this very difficult time, I know your heart is full of important memories and love which will bring you Peace.

Chuck and Debbie Feldman

April 12, 2007

Dear Mehrholz Family. Our entire family wants to wish you our sincerest condolences for your loss. John was a special person and will live on inside of all of you.

Mark Lea

April 12, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with you throughout this difficult time. "Heaven has truly gained a wonderful person in Jack" God's Spirit to all.

Phyllis & Bob Murphy

April 12, 2007

Our Sincere condolences to the family of a very great and generous man that lived life to the fullest, always sharing his knowledge, wealth and love with his family and friends.
We will miss you, great friend.

Phillip Kolasa

April 12, 2007

I am sorry for your loss John and Karin, I will miss him dearly!!!

Nancy Migalla

April 12, 2007

To the family of Jack Mehrholz:
Our whole family remembers the early days when Jack & his dad ran the heating business. They were both respected. My brothers John & Jerry Gilman & I grew up with Jack, Lynn, & Linda - 4 houses down the alley from us in Skokie.
We send our remembrances and prayers to Jack's family. Nancy (Gilman) & Jim Migalla, Kay & Warren Gilman of Memphis, TN; John Gilman of Tehachapi, CA.

Jim Snyder

April 11, 2007

Karin, I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I've only really known Jack for a short time, he made me feel like a lifelong friend. I will truly miss this wonderful man. Jim

The Schwartz Family

April 11, 2007

Tracy and Ken, Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. With love, Aviva & Brett

JUDY COCO

April 11, 2007

Karin, So sorry for your loss. I had some great times with you and Jack and will miss him.

Judy Coco
Henderson, Nv.

Jerel "Jerry" and Arlene Gilman

April 11, 2007

Our prayers and condolances to the entire Mehrholz immediate family...Jack was a true friend. He will be missed yet never forgotten. I, my brother John and sister Nancy all grew up with Jack, Lynn and Linda as neighbors and childhood friends.

Patrick Mearna

April 11, 2007

Robbie&Tracy Sorry for the loss of your father. He Will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Izolda Klein

April 11, 2007

Karin and family, My deepest sympathy on this sudden loss. Jack was a great friend. Izolda Klein

Roberta & Mel Olshansky

April 11, 2007

Dear Karin, Robbie, Tracy & John Paul,
Your Dad was one of the all time "great guys" and we are so sad that he has left us. We will treasure all of the memories of the good times that we've had with him. God bless you all. We send you our deepest condolences from Arizona. We will be in touch when we return.
With love,

Darlene Curtis

April 11, 2007

I am sorry for your loss.

Richard Raymond

April 11, 2007

Please convey my sympathies to Karen and Robbie. I am very sorry for your loss.

Jack Mooney

April 11, 2007

Jack,it is with deep regret and sorrow that my hands and mind feel for your loss of fellowship and great company.

RAMONA & JIM mitchell-schultz

April 11, 2007

DEAR JACK YOU WERE THE GREATEST. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR DOMIMO GAMES. YOU LOVED LIFE. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY
JIM & RAMONA

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