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John Thomas Riehle Jr.

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John Riehle Obituary

Riehle Jr., John Thomas age 51, of Woodridge, dearly beloved husband of Georgianne (nee Hesslau); loving father of John Thomas III and Joseph Charles; devoted son of John Thomas and Mary Anne (nee Winkle) Riehle; dear brother of Anne (Patrick) Von Radesky, Michael (Trisha) Riehle, Lisa (David) De Fina and Timothy (Tiffany) Riehle; fond son-in-law of Helen and the late Gilbert Hesslau; also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Visitation Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., (at Fairview Ave.), Downers Grove. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from the chapel to St. Scholastica Church, Woodridge, Mass 10 a.m. Info., 630-964-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 9, 2005.

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Gil Hesslau

September 22, 2005

Georgeianne, John and Joe,

We'll miss him and always remember the man he was.

BARB, DAN, JIM, TOM & TIM HILL

September 22, 2005

YOU WILL ALL BE IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS FOREVER

Adam Worniak

September 13, 2005

Riehle Family,



My deepest sympathies. I could not believe it when John told me. Mr. Riehle was truly a great person, and I will keep you all in my prayers.

Tom Prothero

September 12, 2005

On behalf of the officers and staff of MB Financial Bank, please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences.

Greg & Arlene Wojdyla

September 12, 2005

Dear Georgianne & Sons:

I was so shocked to hear your husband's name in Church on Sunday. My deepest sympathy to you and your sons.

Charlene Ringo

September 11, 2005

Georgianne, John & Joe,

Our deepest deepest sympathy to you all and John's whole family. He is gone but will never be forgotten. His goodness and kindness will be carried on by his sons.

Love Char & Dom Ringo

Martha Farwell

September 11, 2005

Georgianne,

With sincere sympathy for you and your family,



Sheldon & Marty (Hill) Farwell

Mark and Laura Messersmith

September 10, 2005

Georgianne , John and Joe,

With our deepest sympathy our thoughts are with you. We are praying for John and for you and your family.

Keith and Cindy Frankland

September 9, 2005

Georgianne, John and Joe,



We were really shocked and saddened to hear about your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. If there's anything we can do to help in the next few weeks and months, please never forget to contact us.

Cindi Ryan

September 9, 2005

Georgianne,John and Joe

I pray that you can feel and rely on the strength and love of God during this difficult time.Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

whetsel susan

September 9, 2005

love

JERRY KOVACH

September 9, 2005

John and I were both friends and working partners. I depended on him heavily in our work with Helmold. We all miss him, and we will remember him in our prayers.

Andre Sherlock

September 9, 2005

Georgianne and boys,

All we can say is that we were shocked to read this in the newspaper this morning- Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time- Our DEEPEST sympathy to you as well-

Love Bill and Andre' Sherlock and family

Stephanie Gress

September 9, 2005

I have never met John but am a coworker of Micheal's. If the two are anything alike then this world has lost a great soul. I send my condolences to all family and friends.

Connie Berry

September 9, 2005

Georgianne, John & Joe - My heartfelt condolences to you and John's family. He was a terrific boss, fair and honest person - but mostly my dear and trusted friend. Our many memories of him will comfort us. I miss him. Connie

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