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John Walsh

1932 - 2018

John Walsh obituary, 1932-2018, Orland Park, IL

BORN

1932

DIED

2018

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John Walsh Obituary

Walsh, John W. "Jack" Age 86, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, Lieutenant Chicago Department of Aviation. Cherished husband of the late Joyce R. (née Werle). Proud and devoted father to John Jr. (Rita), Steve (Jennifer), Kathleen (Connelly) (Nick) Chavez, Sue (Jerry) Healy, and Kelly (Joe Tandyk). Beloved grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 16. Preceded in death by his parents James and Agnes along with his brother, sisters and their spouses, and granddaughters Kristin Walsh and Anne Connelly. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, July 8, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (Northbound traffic: U-turn permitted at 143rdSt.) to Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W 131st Street, Orland Park, IL 60462, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to Honor Flight Chicago, 9701 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607 would be appreciated. (708)460-2300 or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 8, 2018.

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Jul

8

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thornridge Funeral Home of Orland Park (Janusz Family Funeral Service)

14318 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462

Jul

9

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Woods Church

10731 W 131st Street,, Orland Park,, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Thornridge Funeral Home of Orland Park (Janusz Family Funeral Service)

14318 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462

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