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for John McCormick
December 26, 2010
McCormick Family,
Please accept our warmest sympathies at the loss of your wonderful father...our family has grown up hearing so many stories from our mother and father about Judge McCormick beginning with their Marquette days together. Know the Hagerty family sends their love, thoughts and prayers to you.
Patricia, Jim and Paul Hagerty (children of Harold and Virginia Hagerty)
Ronald Langford
December 10, 2010
My warmest sympathies to the family. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to practice before such an absolute gentleman and jurist. He raised the bar for judicial temperment beyond the reach of others, and was the epitomy of dignity toward others.
December 9, 2010
John E. McCormick was not only a great civil servant but a great father and neighbor. I went to school with his son Tim who lived just down the block and spent many an hour in their household and got to know him well. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McCormick family in this difficult time...William A. Sixty IV (Billy)
December 9, 2010
He will be remembered as a very good neighbor, an even better friend, and the best of men. In our prayers always!...The Family of Alicia and Billy Sixty Jr.
Chad Czarkowski
December 6, 2010
A good citizen and neighbor, Judge McCormick met with our group in 1980 about unsafe traffic. He helped us organize to support development of what became the I-794 Lake Parkway. A couragous and cheerful person, a force for good and a blessing to our community. We'll miss his warm smiles.
Brian Dunn
December 3, 2010
Tim and Ellen, my sympathies on the loss of your father.
Keith Kotowicz
December 2, 2010
My condolences to the McCormick family. The last time I saw your dad I was having lunch at Slim's in the Third Ward when he came in for lunch. I said hello to him and I was really surprised that he remembered me but he did. Your dad was a great man. He taught me a lot about respect.
Kathy Friedl
December 2, 2010
Tim,
My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
December 2, 2010
My prayers for the entire family...may God be with you all at this time!
Love,
Bob Michel
December 2, 2010
Tom and Mary McCormick, Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ron (Wyndham)
December 2, 2010
My sympathy to the McCormick family. Gods Blessings to you all. Julie DeLong
Gwen Luglio Henneman
December 1, 2010
Dear Ellen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Gwen
December 1, 2010
Dear Pat, Mike, and Claire, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this time. Just imagine your Mom waiting for him with open arms!!! Love & Prayers, Loye McCormick Blader, Dave and Daphne
Sebastian Cuenca
December 1, 2010
Senor Tomas y su Familia,
Lo siento acerca de la muerte de su Padre. Con pesame,
Su jardinero,
December 1, 2010
To John (Helen) and family, I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My prayers are with you during this time.
[email protected]
Kerry (Guy) Olcott
Greg Osborne
December 1, 2010
Tim,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad.
Patty (Beyer) & Jim Robinson
December 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers join with many, many others who are holding you up at this difficult time. It is very hard to lose a parent and now both of yours are gone. No matter how old, the feeling of being 'orphaned' is palpable. Their love for each of you, however, transcends time and distance. Trust they are interceding on your behalf.
Having known your family practically since birth, it is clear that your dad came into his own when he got on the bench. So many good memories, full of zest and life. Honor your mom and dad by cherishing the storehouse of memories you've been blessed with.
Take comfort in the Truth of God's promise -- "Love Is Stronger Than Death."
With love and prayers ~~
Patty Beauchene
December 1, 2010
Dear McCormick Family,
Judge McCormick and I were regular customers at the old Milwaukee Grill. I was always thrilled when the only seat available was next to him. I so enjoyed his stories and mostly his company. He had a terrific sense of humour, like my father. How ironic that he and my father passed away on the same day. Godspeed to both of them.
Nicole
December 1, 2010
When I heard the news of your father's passing, my heart sank. I remember saying, "I will see you tomorrow". I am soo sorry for your loss. Just by caring for him in his last days I was aware of how good of a man he was in his lifetime. I even got a chance to tell him that people like him are what makes me happy about coming to work. My wish for your family is that you find comfort in the memories of your loved one, and that you hold him close in your heart. He is always with you, no matter what. I will keep you all in my thoughts.
THE MADDEN FAMILY
December 1, 2010
To Tom and all the McCormick's, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your father was a remarkable man and fine friend. We will always remember his Irish spirit, kind words and warm smile.
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And the rain fall softly on your fields
And until we meet again, May God hold
you in the hollow of his hand
Erin Schlecht
December 1, 2010
While working at the local hardware store over the years, a stop in from Judge McCormick was always the highlight of my shift. He was always good for a smile and a joke and just left me feeling happy after an encounter. He was always in his element at our store and we will miss his smiling face walking through the door every weekend. Many prayers and condolences to the McCormick family.
David, Tammy & Pearse McCormick
November 30, 2010
JUDGE MCCORMICK'S COURT ROOM:
It was in Judge McCormick's Court room, where I met my husband David McCormick. I was sent the first jury notice May of 1991 and could not attend due to school. They sent me another jury notice for June of 1992. (I was not looking forward to it).
Not only was I a reserve juror, but I was the last juror picked for that day.
Judge McCormick made jury duty fun. His non-verbal communication kept us on our toes. I remember him raising his eyebrows on certain occasions and of course always his cute little Irish smile. He made us feel part of his court room family.
After getting a parking ticket in the jury parking lot, I met David, who was not only his law clerk, but his nephew.
A year and a half later, David took me back to the Judge's court room and asked, which chair did you sit in? I showed him, and then he proposed.
Just a FYI, I was telling Pearse our 6 year old son about you and he asked, is daddy going to be a judge like Judge McCormick? Time will tell.
Thanks again for the great jury memories and for future McCormick memories to come. You will always be in our hearts.
November 30, 2010
To Thomas and Mary McCormick, and the McCormick family. Carol and I were saddened to hear of your father's passing. We will pray for your loss. You will always have good memories of his time here.
Our condolences to you and your family..... Joel and Carol Kuehl
Monica Jeske
November 30, 2010
John, Helen and the Mccormick family, we were so sad to hear of your dad's passing. Judge Mccormick officiated at our wedding almost 25 years ago. He will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Bruce and Monica Jeske (Helen's Sister and Brother-In-Law)
Carrie Wenner
November 30, 2010
My sympathies to the McCormick family. May God be with you all during this difficult time. R.I.P
Peter Lentscher
November 30, 2010
Our sympathies to the McCormick family & Rob, Mary, Mike & Matthew Middlemas.
We`ve always known "The Judge" affectionately as "Uncle John" through the Middlemas family. His beaming smile and humorous wit will forever remain in our memory. Milwaukee County has lost a pillar to our community and has our gratitude for his dedicated service.
Peter & Kim Lentscher
cathy spransy koerner
November 30, 2010
I remember your father as one of my mother's cousins who always provided humor at the funerals of family members, when I was a child. As a result I am better able to deal w/ the mourning process and remember to inject humor [apprpriately] into many otherwise sad situations.Thank you for that.
Chuck Gassert
November 30, 2010
Dear McCormick Family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Your parents always made feel welcome in your home in the mid 70's. I remember the night I smashed the car on the way to your home and your father gave me a glass of wine to calm my nerves, but his kind words were what I remember the most.
Neal Miller, Sr.
November 30, 2010
John.
God has now welcomed you home to eternal life everlasting. Time for breakfast with most of the old gang. I am sure my Dad will sing a song just for you.
To the McCORMIC Family...my thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. God Bless.
Neal F. Miller, Sr. and Family.
kelly ceranowski
November 29, 2010
my condolences out to the mc cormick family
Amy Wallace
November 29, 2010
Dear Mccormick family,
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless all of you each and every day.
Jean Martin
November 29, 2010
My memories of John are scattered but strong: watching him try to convince my grandmother (your great Aunt Marjorie) to let my father do her taxes instead of making him do them (this took a few years), his overt, deep and abiding love for his wife, and seeing him unexpectedly on 60 Minutes. And although he was indeed quite Irish, don't forget those Bohemian roots. Like Jimmy and the twins, he bore a clear resemblance to his Prague-born grandfather. I lost my father/John's cousin, Jim (Alan) Martin, in 2001, but he really does remain with me in my heart and memories. Keep the memories close and enjoy them.
Christine Ceranowski
November 29, 2010
My condolences to the McCormick family. I pray for comfort during this time. Lift all care upon Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Patsy Shannon/Tertadian
November 29, 2010
I will miss John's sence of humor his way with words. He was so proud to be sitting on thre bench. Everyone who knew him loved him and it is my pleasure to have been a friend and relative. John is in heaven and with his wife, Mary Jo. May they rest in peace. Amen John will be remembered at Mass with Fr William O'Leary SJ, and Fr James O'Leary SJ. You will always be loved and remembered in our hearts .
Sarah Vegas
November 29, 2010
Tom and Mary, we can only imagine how difficult it has been over the past few years and we know your father is finally at peace. Thank you for taking such loving care of him. He will be missed by so many.
The Damonte Vegas Family
Cookie Anderson
November 29, 2010
It's hard to lose a Dad. The ground seems different after his death.......less firm, shakier. You move one notch up the ladder of life......no longer child or even adult, but elder (that is if all children are adults!) Life seems more precarious, precious. So, dear family members, keep him close in your hearts.
Ralph Kessler
November 29, 2010
To all my dear cousins, I wish to express my condolences to all of you on the loss of your Father. John was a superior person. My prayers and love are yours. I will always remember those wonderful times as a child going to the Deppisch picnics, enjoying the family fellowship with John and Mary Jo. I also want you to know that on February 3, 2011, at the 12 noon mass, at St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines, Iowa in John's memory. Now may the grace and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you now and forever. Your cousin, Ralph Kessler
Jennifer Rogowski Adamec
November 29, 2010
Dear McCormick Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jackie McCormick
November 29, 2010
Uncle John I will never forget meeting you for the first time at your brother Jim's funeral! I also remember meeting a young lady in Jamaica that was an intern in your court. Imagine that, across the continent and we run into someone who knew you. You are forever etched in my heart! I know our whole family will be different without you.
Jackie McCormick (Robert, Sean and Shelby too).
Julie Luettgen
November 29, 2010
Prayers and condolences from the Luettgen family. It was an honor to know Judge McCormick.
Meg Kissinger
November 29, 2010
I covered your dad's courtroom for the old Milwaukee Journal for a few years in the early 1980s. He was one of my favorites. Such a character! He was really proud of you guys and talked so lovingly of your mom.
I loved his Irish wit and his sparkle.
Michele Meagher-Reyes
November 29, 2010
Dear McCormick family, I grew up across the alley from you when you lived on Wentworth Ave and we lived on Superior Street. Ellen (and Ann) babysat for me and my little sister Samantha. Your Dad even performed my marriage ceremony in South Shore park on Aug 28, 1998. I also have very fond memories of your mom.
November 29, 2010
My heart goes out to the McCormick family during this tough time. I had the great fortune of knowing your father. I am the daughter of your dad’s great friend Richard Lynch – together they served in the Assembly in Madison at the same time and later my dad was a baliff in his court. I, like Tim, remember the privledge of going up to Madison, sitting on my dad’s lap and getting a view of the government from a different angle. I have many great memories of both your mom and dad as they attended many St. Patrick day parties at our house. I also have two wooden ornaments that your dad cut out and painted for me as a child. I still treasure them on my tree today. All the best to each of you!
Marlyn (Tinker) Lynch Schueler
Nick Zales
November 29, 2010
Judge John McCormick was one of the finest people I ever knew. He was the finest judge I ever had the pleasure to know. He loved being a judge and was a great one. With his Irish wit and a twinkle in his eye, he dispensed justice the way it is supposed to done - fairly for all. He was a member of Marquette Law School's class of 1951. As a 1989 graduate of the law school, he was a mentor and inspiration to me as a lawyer. Treat people fairly, do the right thing and have fun doing it. That is what he was all about. He was truly a model judge. May his memory be eternal!
Ruth McCormack
November 29, 2010
Prayers and condolences from the Middle East.
Ruth McCormack Klopf
Fern Cupertino
November 28, 2010
My prayers are with the Family of John!
I had the great pleasure of knowing John through many fund raisers for my brother-in-law Dan Cupertino Jr., and then his daughter Lori Lutzka!He surprised me by never forgetting our names! I'll miss his warm smile,and soft yet hearty laughter!Fern (Phillips wife,he died 1994)Cupertino
Elaine Ernst
November 28, 2010
Dearest Pat and Family,
I am saddened to hear about your father's passing, and am praying for God to give you comfort during this difficult time. I wish I had met your Dad. I admire the way he committed himself to serving his community for so many years.
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