John Breen

1931 - 2017

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Toon Funeral Home - Downers Grove CLOSED

4920 Main Street

Downers Grove, Illinois

John Breen Obituary

John Davis Breen, age 86, beloved brother of Alice (Steven Roy) Willuweit, Peter Kempfer, James (Susan Van Ordstrand) Kempfer, Susan J. Kempfer; dear uncle of Amy (Paul) Schmerold, Steven Carl (Noreen) Willuweit, Ann (Eric) Rowan; great-uncle of Kelly and Sean Willuweit and Peter and Alicia Schmerold; son of the late Jody (the late John) Kempfer. Born May 3, 1931 Dixon, Illinois. At rest December 6, 2017. 78 year resident of Downers Grove. U.S. Army veteran. Hospital pharmacist for 40 years. Visitation Monday, Dec. 11 10am at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove. Service at 11:15 am. Burial Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Downers Grove History Museum or Downers Grove Library. 630-968-0408.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 10, 2017.
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December 13, 2017

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers, Isaiah 59:1.

December 10, 2017

Dear Alice we are so sorry to hear about John and offer our condolences to the family. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

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December 10, 2017

Our most sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. May the comfort of family and friends help you during this sad time.

Karen & Dave Willuweit

December 10, 2017

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Toon Funeral Home - Downers Grove CLOSED

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