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John Bischof Obituary
John Bischof, age 82, Veteran WWII, Army. Beloved husband of Pauline S., nee Krafft; loving father of Donald, Barbara (Eugene) Schmitz, and Sandra (Frank) Keefe; fond grandfather of Matt, Daniel, Joel, Rachel, Robert, Christina, Jonathan and Jennifer; great-grandfather of Samuel and Anthony, Jr.; dear brother of Elsie (Donald) Feller. Lying in state Monday, Jan. 8 10 a.m. until time of funeral service 11 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5259 S. Major, Chicago. Entombment Bethania Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Parkside Chapels & Cremation Services, 5948 Archer Avenue, Chicago. Former owner of LaGrange, Milford, Des Plaines, and Berwyn Theatres 1983-2000, general manager of Kohlberg Theatres 1963-1983, manager and supervisor for Schoenstadt Theatres 1946-1962. In lieu of flowers memorials to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5259 S. Major St, Chicago, IL 60638 Info. 773-767-9788 or Express your thoughts and condolences at our online memorial book at www.parksidechapels.com.
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Joanne Duffy Elnen
December 27, 2011
I was sad to hear Mr. Bischof has passed away. I was his secretary in 1980.
Joanne Duffy
Mary Klus
January 14, 2007
Dear Mrs Bischof & Barbara,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your husband and father. You know he was one of my favorite patients. I would have tried to be at the services but I'm still on a medical leave. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. I loved his story of how he knew you were the one when he first saw you. I'll miss him, too. Love, Mary
Liz Asperger
January 12, 2007
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Liz Asperger
LaGrange Village President
Paul Bohanek
January 9, 2007
I was sad to learn of Johns passing today. It was 15 years ago I started repairing popcorn machines and his was my first customer.
He shared my name with other theatres and my businees grew, for this I will be forever grateful.
John was a wonderful person I will remember him forever.
My thoughts and prayers go to his family and to the theatre staff. We are after all, just one big theatre family.
Thanks again John, we will miss you.
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Sandra Harrington
January 8, 2007
May God be with you and your family, you have my deepest sympathy and condolences.
Sandra
Employee of Don's
Dawn Price
January 8, 2007
To Don, Mrs. Bischof and the entire Bischof Family: It's so difficult to find the words that could adequately express my heartfelt condolences. I pray that the love and peace of our Savior will envelope all of you during this difficult time. I pray that you all will find comfort in the thought that you will see Mr. Bischof again and until that time you have very, very precious memories to find solace in. You are in the thoughts and prayers of my family.
Robin & Sarah Koestner
January 8, 2007
We are so sorry. He was a wonderful man and a great friend to dad. When he talked to me I always felt he was talking to me like I was his daughter. Earlier this year Sarah kept saying we need to go see John & Pauline. Time got away from us. I will always remember his tour of the theatre and how proud he was of all the work they did. We will miss him.
Robin
Tracy Lamb's daughter
Michelle Weigel-Jozefat
January 8, 2007
I was sorry to hear of your loss.
Anita Gray
January 8, 2007
I send my deepest condolences to the entire Bischof family and friends. Anita Gray
Michael & Sonia Villagomez
January 8, 2007
To the Bischof family, Our most sincere condolence for your loss. In the loss of a loved one, we tend to think if it as a final good-bye, but in reality it is a "see you later" because we will all see eachother again when God calls us back home. God bless & keep you during this time. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. --The Villagomez Family
Dwayne & L'Quita Sommerville
January 8, 2007
To the Bischof Family, God Bless all of you in this time of bereavement, anytime we lose a love one don't think of this as the last time of meeting because we all shall meet again at the gates of Heaven and we shall know each other as we did. God Bless you always, The Sommerville's
Phil, Lesia and Jeff Kirk
January 8, 2007
We are sorry to read about your loss. Our prayers will be for God's comfort in your time of sorrow.
Karen Colizzi Noonan
January 7, 2007
Theatre Historical Society of America (Elmhurst IL) extends its deepest sympathy to the Bischof Family. Mr. Bischof was an important part of local theater history and his family should be justly proud of his contributions to so many fine theaters throughout the area.
Karen Colizzi Noonan, President
Theatre Historical Society of America
Des Plaines Theater
January 7, 2007
The Des Plaines Theater Preservation Society appreciates the role your family played in keeping the theater going over all those years, and wishes to express our condolences for your loss.
The Heneghan Family
January 5, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts with deepest sympathy go out to you all on the passing of such a wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. May you have lasting loving memories.
Sharon Bischof-Zabransky
January 5, 2007
To the Bischof family-
Please accept my deepest sympathy. As difficult as it is to lose a loved one, he is now in a much better place than we are. I will remember Papa for many things, but what I will remember the most will be sitting in the living room, on Christmas Eve, singing The 12 Days of Christmas. Barb would always pass out each persons part and Dad would always get Lords a Leaping. He would jump up from the couch, proudly holding his card in the air. There was always a visit from Grandpa Santa too. John will truly be missed by many family members and friends. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, neighbor and businessman. God bless you Papa.
Vern Jacobsen
January 5, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympanthies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Kochan Family
January 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May good memories bring you comfort.
Dan Bischof
January 5, 2007
Papa,
I love you and miss you. It's been really hard so far to come to the realization that you are no longer with us, but I know that looking down on all of us. It's been so hard to bear the sight of such a strong, yet compassionate man to suffer the mortal toils that come with being on this Earth. Papa you were loved by many for everything that you did in life, and will be remembered for them all. I plan on making sure that from dad's example of being a great son to you, because you were a great father to him, to promise myself that I will care for my dad with just as much love. It didn't "sink in" right away, but there is a definate emptiness that's in my heart, and that is for you.
Your spirit, strength, good nature, love, laughter, staying classy, back swing, "How'da ya do"'s, and heart I will miss. Please help us all with the days, months, and years ahead, and we will do the best we can to assist each other. As if you weren't already, a suttle reminder to watch over Grandma from up there, because she misses you too much. Your children and grand-children will all do the best they can to help out with Grandma, mourn your departure, and celebrate your life.
Thank you for all the memories you have given me and thank you for being my grandfather. I will remember you. I love you Papa.
Love always and forever,
Dan
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