John Stenson Obituary

John Kevin Stenson Sr, 71, returned to his heavenly home on March 25th, 2015 after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. John was born to the late Thomas and Mary Stenson. He attended Chicago Vocational School in Chicago and served honorably in the United States Navy. John was blessed with a large family and married his best friend Donna Mae. John helped raise four boys with patience, discipline and humility. John is survived by his wife, Donna; his sons John Jr, Paul, Michael and Richard; his grandchildren and great grandchildren; his two brothers and two sisters. The funeral mass will be held at St. Mary of Czestochowa on April 11th, 2015 at 10:00 AM. John will be buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery on April 11th, 2015, at 12:00 PM.

Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 29, 2015.
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My sympathies and prayers are with John's family. I will remember him at the ambo as a lector at mass at Mary, Queen of Heaven church. Eternal Rest....

Michael Medina

April 10, 2015

March 30, 2015

Peace be with you as you know John is at peace with the Lord.
Lois Nolan

March 30, 2015

My prayers and condolences to the family. Hearts are heavy, but it carries the most wonderful memories.

Yvonne Vasquez

March 30, 2015

Prayers to the Stetson family.

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March 29, 2015

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