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John Walsh Obituary

John T. Walsh "Tom", 91 of Lake Bluff passed away peacefully July 27, 2018 at Highland Park Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Ellen Walsh (nee Graham); Children Patricia Walsh Hummel (Larry), Susan Walsh Myers, Kathleen Walsh Araujo, John T. Walsh, Jr., Ann Walsh Rubin (David), Mary E. Walsh-Steele; Grandchildren Thomas Hummel (Kelly), Catherine Hummel Linnenbrink (Jason), Matthew Hummel, Shannon Myers (Dan Zarzynski), Rachel Araujo-Newton (Sean), John Edward Araujo, Aaron Walsh Rubin, Benjamin Walsh Rubin, Grady WIlliam Steele, Bonnie Rose Steele, Faith Steele; and four great-grandchildren, John Hummel, Edward Hummel, Ava Linnenbrink and August Linnenbrink. Visitation Thursday 10 a.m. Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Avenue, Lake Forest. Funeral mass 11 a.m. St. Mary Catholic Church, 175 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Info: Wenban Funeral Home (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com. Memorial contributions may be expressed in loving memory of John "Tom" Walsh to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 31 to Aug. 2, 2018.

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Carla

August 5, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Tish (O'Dowd) Williams

July 31, 2018

I am so sorry for you and your familiy's loss. May happy memories fill your hearts!

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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Wenban Funeral Home, Ltd.

320 Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

175 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL

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320 Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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