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John Kearney Obituary
John A. Kearney, age 86, of Oak Park, beloved husband of the late Mildred R. Kearney, nee Rausch; loving father of Mirja Kearney (Gary Kupczak) and the late Kevin John Kearney; fond grandfather of Gary, George and John Kupczak; dear brother of Thomas (Patricia), the late James (Bonnie) and Joseph Kearney. Member of Hughes Council #1005 Knights of Columbus and Fourth Degree LaSalle Assembly #189; WWII Vet USMC. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 West Cermak Road (two blocks west of Mannheim), on Sunday, January 13, from 3 to 8 pm. Everyone to meet on Monday, January 14, for a 10:00 am Mass at St. Frances of Rome Church, 1458 59th Court, Cicero. Internment All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements by P. M Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Donald R Smith, Director. Info 708-681-5828 or 708 F-U-N-E-R-A-L.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kevin Merritt, MSW
September 29, 2020
Dr John Kearney was one of the best teachers in our Social Science Department at George Williams College at Downers Grove, IL. He taught me first to think out of the box about Cultural Differences, Cross Cultural Communications and Diversity so much sooner than when I sought my graduate degree in 1996. He was a fair man as an instructor; you could not help to be drawn by his practice wisdom!! I missed his work after O graduated from George Williams College in 1980. I will always remember is famous acronym for researching papers on any topic: P.R.E.F.E.R. (Political, Religion, Economics,Family, Education, Recreation). That will teach one a great deal about a culture and society. We will all miss him. He was fascinating and a treasure!
Ruth Handel
January 16, 2013
always in my heart
Betty Devereux-Chin
January 14, 2013
Thank you for being among the best of the best at GWC
January 14, 2013
I had the opportunity to be your student: learn from you and spend time sharing ideas,and you made a difference in my life.
Mark West
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James "Nevada" Harding
January 14, 2013
John, you were a great teacher and friend. I learned a lot from you over 30 years ago that I still pally in my daily life...thank you
January 13, 2013
My condolences to John's family. One of my life's regrets is that my relationship with John ended after we left college. He was an unforgettable personality; clever sense of humor and a keen mind.
John Sloat
jenneine rowley
January 13, 2013
bless you, Dr. Kearny! you were always and delight and an inspiration!
Christine conger
January 13, 2013
My deepest sympathy to John's friends and family. You will be missed.
Karen Stanbary
January 13, 2013
John -
I "appreciate" you. As your student, eager to learn, you held individual tutoring sessions where you would "appreciate" both me and my grade. All I had to do was explain the answer better then I did on the written test and bam, my grade was "appreciated." In the process, I learned so very much about cross cultural communication, diversity, racism, tolerance, economic justice...You will be missed. Your skills at "appreciating" your students have touched so many in very profound ways.
Jane Wieters Noles
January 13, 2013
My father, Nelson Wieters, was also a professor at George Williams College, and I was a student there. John was a favorite of mine; wonderful teacher...engaging, funny, witty, smart. My time with and lessons from him are a wonderful memory. I extend sympathy and prayer for his loved ones.
Peace,
Jane (Wieters) Noles
Alex Roberts
January 13, 2013
Farewell John Kearny. You taught us well and always had a glint of mischief in your eye. Heaven has a special place prepared for you. On behalf of my mother, Judith Roberts (former GWC social science admin. asst.) and myself, Alex Roberts
From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home
January 13, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Noel Shuell
January 11, 2013
I offer my sympathy and best wishes to John's family and friends. We were classmates at Saint Mary's. Although we moved in different circles, I remember him clearly almost 60 years later. I hope that his life after Saint Mary's was happy for himself and his loved ones. And I look forward to visiting with him again hereafter. May he continue to live in interesting times, always.
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