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John Showalter Obituary
Showalter Sr., John Patrick long time resident of the Beverly neighborhood in Chicago and WW II Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late LaVerne Showalter (nee Murphy), loving father of Julie Showalter (Matt Makowski), Theresa (Jim) Costello, Russell (Laura) Showalter, Carol (Steve) Napleton, Jim (Dr. Marcia Blake) Collins, Barbara (Steve) Schaefer, Mary Pat (Ron) Schlereth, Judi (Bob) Lancaster, and the late John Jr., dearest grandfather of Ryan, Kyle and Lindsey Showalter; Hanna, Emma and Keenan Makowski; Brian and Sean Blake-Collins; Beth, Stephen, Christopher (Julie), Courtney, Katie, Danny, Matthew and Amy Napleton, fond great-grandfather, recipient of loving care for many years from Albinas Fabijonas. Mr. Showalter was a long time member of the Boilermakers Union Local 1. Former owner of Andee Boiler & Welding Company of Chicago and in 1991 received The City of Chicago's Gardener of the Year award. He was a devoted husband and father, a kind and gentle man with a heart of gold. Visitation Saturday, August 28, 2010, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 noon. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. 708-839-8999 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com 
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Therese McClowry
August 21, 2019
Mr. Showalter was a kind and loving man to his family and friends. He is missed a lot. He would love his two great grandchildren, Evan and Maeve. I am sure he looks over his doting family from above.
August 30, 2010
Julie,
Our prayers are with all of you. Sorry we can't be with you.
Love,
Jim, Johanna, Jen, Dave and Cristina
August 28, 2010
Julie,
I am so sorry that you had lost your father. I am sure that you had many good memories of him and your late mother also. You will be in my prayers and masses for him.
Love,
Monica M. Michaud
August 28, 2010
Julie and Showalter Family:
My thoughts are with you!
Tom Malcolm
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Betty Zidek
August 27, 2010
Dear Family of Mr. Showalter:
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Showalter. I know how much your hearts are hurting. Try to remember all of your Happy, Loving memories to get you through this difficult time.
August 27, 2010
Dear Showalter Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. You are all in our prayers.
Jeff, Ginny, Bill, Mike, Colleen and Tom Murphy
August 27, 2010
Dear Showalter Family:
Our condolences on the loss of your
father, a truly kind and gentle man!
My prayers are with you all.
Love,
Therese McClowry and Steven Barry
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