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John Milligan Obituary

Milligan, John R. "Jack, J.R." Age 90, U.S. Army Medic and Purple Heart veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Sullivan); devoted father of Donna Milligan, Caroline Flis, and Robert (Kristen) Milligan; proud and loving grandfather of Amy, Michelle and Peyton Emily; dear brother of Jeanne (the late John) Kane and the late George, James, and Beatrice; fond brother-in-law of Tim and Patricia Sullivan, Patrick and Gloria Sullivan, Eileen and Ted Rychlewski, Phil (the late Marie) Cosgrove and the late Jack and Audrey Sullivan. John was a member of Evergreen Park American Legion Post and Honor Flight-Chicago, September 2014. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Please make donations to Wounded Warriors, Honor Flight-Chicago, Autistic Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2015.

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margaret walker

May 7, 2015

I always think of ice cream when I think of uncle jack. He was such a kind man. He brought such happiness when he came to visit us children. I did not realize we were brother and sister in arms. He as a medic and me as a combat nurse in Vietnam and Desert Storm. It would have been interesting to share our histories. Peace uncle Jack. Margaret Walker

William Cooper

May 4, 2015

To the family of John Milligan,

John was a member of our post for over 64 years. We were sorry to hear of John's passing. Our color guard was not notified of his death so we could come and give him a military farewell.
If you need assistant from us we are at your disposal.

Again, we are so sorry for your loss.

Bill Cooper
Service officer / Post 854

john bracamontes

May 2, 2015

I'm sure going to miss you governor your friend always John

John Cosgrove

May 1, 2015

Rest in peace Uncle Jack. I am proud to have called you my uncle and of the service you provided to our country.

David Gaidas and Family

May 1, 2015

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Memorial Events
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May

3

Visitation

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

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

May

4

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

May

4

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

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11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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