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John Pahr Obituary

Pahr, John John Pahr, Age 88, WWII USCG and Korean War ASAF Veteran, beloved husband of 59 years to Therese (nee Hebel); loving father of Eugene (the late Tomasina) Pahr, Cynthia (Joseph) Stachovic, John (Marilyn) Pahr, Melanie O'Meara and Randall Pahr; Cherished grandpa of Michelle (Thorsten) Partsch, Sarah Bagley, Benjamin (Kristi) and Michael Pahr, Joseph (Kristin), Douglas, Brian and Kristin Stachovic, Michael and Mark O'Meara, John Pahr, Nicole Mottl, Amanda Pahr and the late Eugene Pahr; proud great-grandfather of 9; devoted son of the late Mathius and Emilia Pahr; dearest brother of Ruth Voight, Dorothy (the late Bernie) Glowacki, the late Ernst and Matthew Pahr; fond brother-in-law of Lorraine Pahr; dear uncle to many adoring nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 PM at Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459. Lying in state Thursday 9 AM until time of service 10 AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church 8607 S. Narragansett, Burbank, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery. John was a 40 year employee of the Belt Railway of Chicago and a longtime member of The Lutheran Church of the Cross. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 24, 2011.

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linda stclairwargo

May 31, 2011

Terry and family,
you are in our prayers and and thoughts. a mass is being said for all of you this Sunday in crown point In, St Marys. I hope God gives you Peace and your loving memories help ease your loss. we love you,
Linda St.Clair Wargo, and Millie Mikolajczyk

May 29, 2011

I have many fond memories of growing up across the street from the Pahrs. The family was always kind, thoughtful and loving. John was a wonderful father and neighbor. He often took us kids out for dairy queen ice cream. He was surrounded by a loving family. May he have peace. Janice (sandula) Quas

May 25, 2011

Randy and family, our love and prayers are with you. Thomas and Marie Williams
Pawley Island, South Carolina

May 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are this you and your family, Randy.
Theresa, Bryan, and Bryan Blitch
Summerville, South Carolina

May 24, 2011

I worked with John for 34 of those 40 years. You have my sympathy. Leo Schroeder

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