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John Tack Obituary

Tack, John A. age 72, Korean War Marine Veteran, City of Chicago employee, fond son of Betty Warchol and the late George Takach, loving father of Elizabeth Benson, Joseph Benson, Donald Benson and Karl (Mary) Benson, grandfather of Jessica, Samantha and Kara. Funeral Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Linhart Funeral Home, 6820 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-749-2255 or www.linhartfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 16, 2007.

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Samantha Benson

January 27, 2008

Grandpa,
I love you.

Berny Tucker

October 18, 2007

Bingo Friend,
Will miss you at our seniors dinner and sitting across from you at bingo.

God Bless You
Berny Tucker

Angela Zalar

October 17, 2007

To my beloved CUZ, JOHN,
...it seems your courage & kindness knew no bounds;
Your respect for life & determination for making the best of this most challenging health issue-- enviable indeed;
A patriotic spirit & love for this U...S of A-- forever present in that generous heart of yours;
Your genuine interest in my little world & your capacity to understand, teach & have fun along the way...For all of this AND MORE--
your enjoyable notes, letters & pics too--I THANK YOU!!!
I'll miss you, CUZ...
Love&God's blessings,
Angela

Joe, Joey & Bonnie ZALAR

October 17, 2007

Dearest John,
Hey there, it's me, Bonnie. Just remembering all the fun times we had when I would take you to the movies there in Chicago-- years ago!!!
Now Joe, Joey & I take comfort in knowing you are forever at peace-- free from all physical pain there in Heaven with God...
Love & miss you!

October 17, 2007

Dearest John,
Hey there, it's me, Bonnie...just remembering the great times we had there in Chicago when I'd take you to the movies-- years ago!!!
Now Joe, Joey & I take comfort knowing you're resting eternally in peace with God-- free from all earthly physical pain...
Love & miss you...
Joe, Joey & Bonnie Zalar

KARL BENSON AKA TACK

October 17, 2007

Dad you will be missed by both Mary the Kids and Myself.God be with you. We will always love you.

ALI ELLSWORTH

October 16, 2007

John, I will miss your great smile, your way you called your mother"MA",seeing you at bingo. I hope there is a bingo hall in Heaven and you are a BIG winner.
BLESS YOU AND LOVE
ALI ELLSWORTH

J. Walker

October 16, 2007

To Mr. Tack, I,ll miss you. Rest in peace. J. Walker

Donald Benson AKA Tack

October 16, 2007

Dad you will be missed and loved forever. You were and still are the best father anyone could have. Rest in peace. I love you.

Jerome Paich

October 16, 2007

John, you always dressed to the "T"
and your hair was always well groomed. I'll miss you, Jerry your cousin.

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