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John Reposa Obituary

Reposa Sr., John "Buzz" D. Loving husband to Bonnie (nee Hoelscher) of 56 years; wonderful father to Kim Favero (Dennis Paske) Jeanine (Art) Medina John (Melissa) D.Reposa Jr., Keith Reposa, Mark Reposa; grandfather to AJ Medina (fiancée Gloria Ramos) Jenna Medina, Ryan Reposa, Lauren Reposa, Brittney Reposa, Caitlin (Zachary) Erdmann , Sean Reposa, Aidan Reposa and Christian Reposa; great-grandfather to Danny Cordero, Bella Reposa and Grace Reposa. Buzz had many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by mother, Mary Burns-Reposa; his two sisters, Marilyn Reposa-Godun, Sharon Frapasella and son-in-law, Nino Favero Jr. Services where private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 16, 2017.

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April 18, 2017

Dear family of John,
May you find comfort during this time of sorrow. Psalms 68:20.

April 16, 2017

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that those who die, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes (Psalms 116:15).--ERJ

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