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John Meese Obituary

John E. Meese of Lake Barrington Services for John E. Meese, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at Oehler Funeral Home Arlington Heights Chapel, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Pastor Chuck Merkner will officiate. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Born Oct. 20, 1940, in Grindstone, Pa., he died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge. Mr. Meese was employed at Juno Lighting in Des Plaines since 1998. In 1998, he retired as a captain of the Des Plaines Police Department after 30 years of service. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. John was the beloved husband of Gladys B. (nee Martin); loving father of John E. (Jill) Meese of Schaumburg and Jim A. (Hilary) Meese of Lake in the Hills; cherished grandfather of Jacob, Callie, Haley and Jimmy; devoted son of Blanche and the late John E. Meese; and dear brother of Carolyn (Oscar) Hugland, Loretta (the late Andrew) Bandish, Gerald (Barbara) Meese and Daniel (Donna) Meese. For information, 847-253-5423.

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Published by Daily Herald from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2007.

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Ed & Sylvia Rudek

September 5, 2007

Dear Gladys and Family,

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We regret that we were out of town only to learn of your loss, today.

Jackie Slavik

August 31, 2007

Jim – the wake for your father is as I write this, and I sit here wishing I could be there to extend my support and sympathy to you and your family. I pray you all feel strengthened by the love that surrounds you at this time, and that it fuels you to be able to face the days, weeks, months and years to come. You are all in my thoughts, heart and prayers, and I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Christine Brock

August 31, 2007

Gladys and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this most difficult time. Please remember that God will guide through difficult times. KJV Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righeousness. He will be remember by many here at Juno.

Yulonda Moore

August 31, 2007

Gladys,

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Family. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Rogene Partlow

August 30, 2007

Gladys and Family, You are continually in my thoughts and prayers. I wish there was the right words to say but I know during these times a simple pray helps. God is holding on to you now more than ever before. My heart is filled with love for you and your family.

Carol Bradfield

August 30, 2007

Gladys, I am so sorry to hear about John. My family and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bless you and your family with strength to comfort and guide you through this troubling time.
Carol Bradfield and Family

Gerald Chambers

August 30, 2007

Words seem so inadequate, but with this letter come my heart filled with love and sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband. Keep in mind that this office is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in your sorrow.

Jack Whetstone

August 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

The Family of Jack Whetstone Retired D.P. Police Dept.

Ingrid Scott

August 30, 2007

Gladys,

I would like to extend my sympathy to you & your family. Stay close & gain strength from each other.

Donna Freeman

August 30, 2007

Dear Gladys, and the entire Meese family. You are in my prayers and thoughts during this sorrowful time.I am truly sorry for your sudden loss. At times like this we have no answers, however, I do wish you healing that comes with faith through God and help of family and good friends. To our dear sweet Gladys, your one heck of a lady (!) who has always been so devoted to her husband, and family. God Bless!

Joe & Lovey Kish

August 30, 2007

We would like to extend our condolences to the Meese family. John will be sadly missed.

Mark & Stacy Wood

August 30, 2007

Jim

We were sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

Carol Pescitani

August 30, 2007

Jim, Hilary, Haley and Jimmy --
I'm so sorry to hear about the untimely passing of your Dad/Grandpa. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I sends hugs to all of you from Arizona.

Jacqueline Smith

August 30, 2007

I would like to express my condolences to the Meese family. I pray that God will continue to strengthen you in your time of sorrow.

Michelle Goodwin

August 30, 2007

Gladys -

I will like to extend my condolences to your family.

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