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1920
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2011
JOHN COLE Obituary
John enlisted in the Merchant Marines in World War II, serving on the Forgotten Convoy on the tough Murmansk run. For many years, he farmed the Dekalb-Maple Park area. He worked for Anaconda until it closed and then for Carls Fargo at the Stratford Inn in Sycamore.
He is survived by his children, Carol E. Herendeen, of Paw Paw, David R. (Billie) Cole of Peoria, Ariz., Laurie (Dennis) Woolstencroft, of Paw Paw, and Tracy (James) Paul, of Necedah, Wis, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, siblings Lucille Simonson, Mabel Smith, Robert I. Cole, and Lois Hoffman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.,m. Monday, May 9, 2011 at Torman Funeral Home, 510 N. Flagg St., in Paw Paw. Pastor Michael Morrell officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be private.
Torman Funeral Home, 815-627-3811, assisted the family.
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for JOHN COLE
Terri Larabee (Baker)
May 13, 2011
Laurie,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Wendy Whitney
May 11, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Johnny. Also sad that we could not be there for you. Our prayers are with all of you.
Angela Yochum
May 9, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Jim & Leann Teckenbrock
May 9, 2011
Our sympathies to the entire famliy from the family of John Amato
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