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John Lander Obituary

John Lander June 28, 1936 - November 26, 2010 John died of kidney failure and heart disease and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Phyllis Jean. John is survived by sons, Mark (Monica) and Michael (Melanie); daughters, Catherine, Rachel (Andrew) and Jennifer (John); sisters, Sharon and Marylou; six wonderful grandchildren; four nieces; brother-in-law, George (Barbara) Springosky; and close friend, Sandy Brosnahan. John served in the Air National Guard for nine years and worked for the United States Postal Service for 43 years. John loved to be with his family, to read, to play the horses and Notre Dame. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church. Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell (562) 425-6401 www.luybenfamilyd-m.com

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Published by Press-Telegram on Nov. 30, 2010.

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Sue Schnell

December 3, 2010

Mark, Mike, Cathy, Rachel and Jennifer,

I just heard about your Dad and was so sorry to hear about his passing. I remember all the fun and laughs he brought to all of us growing up. I know he will be missed. I just want you to know that my thoughts are with you and I wish I could be there for his service. Please give me a call when you can at 303-665-3607 or 303-817-6028 and let me know how things are going for all of you.

Love and Prayers to all of you~

Sue Anne, Ron and Eric

Sue Schnell

December 3, 2010

Mark, Mike, Cathy, Rachel and Jennifer,

I just heard the news about your Dad. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and wish I could be with all of you for the services. Please know that I am thinking of you and remembering all the fun and laughs your Dad brought to all of us growing up. I know he will be missed! It would be great to hear from you. Call me at 303-665-3607 or 303-817-6028 to let me know how you are doing.

Love and prayers to all of you~

Sue Anne, Ron and Eric

December 1, 2010

Mark, Mike,Cathy, Rachael and Jennifer,

We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. I was just thinking of you guys and wonder how all of you have been. When you get a chance give me a call at 520-505-4344. I know that your Dad will be missed. There are lots of happy times with all you. If you need anything please let us know.

Leeann, Mike, and Matthew Denaro

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