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John Dempsey Obituary

Dempsey, John Joseph 91, of Villa Park, WWII Army veteran, German P.O.W., awarded Bronze Star. Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Holly), loving father of Patricia Dempsey, John M. (Eileen), Mary Ellen Dempsey and Dolores Dempsey, fond uncle and cousin to many. In state Thursday, August 29, 2013 9:00 a.m. until Mass time 10:00 a.m. at St. Alexander Church 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park, Interment 12 noon at Mt. Olivet Cemetery 4401 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL. Arrangements by Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to Loyola Hospice Two Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 600, Westchester, IL 60154. For info 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 27, 2013.
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Teresa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all.

Jim O'Sullivan

August 29, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Dempsey family.I will always have great memories of your father.God Bless

Jim Delapaz

August 28, 2013

Patti and Family,
I can not make it down Thursday so please accept my deepest sympathy.
My high school years it seemed like I spent more time at your house than mine and your dad was always kind to me. He will remain forever in your heart.

Gail Oz

August 28, 2013

Mr. Dempsey was a wonderful man and a terrific neighbor. Deepest condolences to the entire Dempsey family.

Frank Hartigan

August 28, 2013

So Very sorry for your great loss Dempsey Family. Please take care of yourselves & know your wonderful dad is in heaven.

Susie

August 28, 2013

I will always have a fond memories of John. My deepest sympathy goes out to The Dempsey Family in your time of need.

Ruth Powell

August 27, 2013

My dear friends, my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Father. I have great memories of your dad growing up in Maywood. He was such an imposing figure! John, and Patricia, Mary Ellen and Dolores and your wonderful mother Teresa may God Bless You all.

George Reyes

August 27, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.

August 27, 2013

Dear Dempsey Family;

My condolences to the entire family. Such fond memories of you all.
I will not be able to be in attendance on the 29th, due to starting a new job, I will be there in Spirit!
Gayle Henrikson and Family

August 26, 2013

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Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Alexander Church

300 S. Cornell, Villa Park, IL

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Alexander Church

300 S. Cornell, Villa Park, IL

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12:00 p.m.

Mt. Olivet Cemetery

4401 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL

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350 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181

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