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for John Higgins
July 12, 2014
my condolences on the loss. ive known john for a few years and we shared similar views on world and national politics. as well as tastes for german cars.. i have his mercedes here which i did some work on last fall and have been trying to reach him this wasnt how i planned on contacting hime.. i would like to hear from whomever is dealing with estate..i have a key for his storage unit in eagle river bjut the lock has been changed? please contact me jack spear 7156178775
Heidi Luebke
July 11, 2014
TO A DEAR FRIEND. JUST FOUND THIS OUT TODAY LOOKING YOU UP. SO SO SAD TO HEAR THIS NEWS, GLAD WE GOT TO KNOW YOU.
Brad Haugstad
July 7, 2014
John was a man, neighbor, and friend who didn't just exist....he actually influenced you. Each summer in Eagle River, I and the kids would take off on our bikes to hang out at John's shop on hwy 70. We would bump into him at the Youth auction, or take him to dinner at Honey Bear. John's memory, like summer vacations, will continue... But they won't be the same. We miss you.
Ruth Kear
June 7, 2014
Juan, I will think of you often, your twinkly blue eyes, our shared history in Chicago, Boulder and Mexico...so many years, so many stories...te echo de menos...Ruthita San Miguel de Allende
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Jim Barry
June 6, 2014
Dear Nancy, Sheila, and Michael:
I am saddened to learn of John's death. He and I were close friends during high school. I remember the friendship, and being your next-door neighbor, fondly. I am sorry I could not get there for the memorial services.
Sheila (Boegner) Mooney
June 5, 2014
Nancy, Sheila and Mike, You (and John) are in my thoughts at this very sad time. As are St. Ignatius, Reds, Jansens, the Colonial, trips to Notre Dame games those 1st years out of college, and many other good times with John - often in a cashmere sweater and of course his Porsche. John was always cooler than the rest of us - that's for sure!!
June 5, 2014
Working with John in Head Start as a new college grad and learning from the greats - Helen Bradley, Helen Gallagher, and Helen Goggin - I remember the good times AFTER work when our close-knit group spent many hours together. Rest in peace after a very full life, John!
Paula Gubbins, Alexandria, VA
Lisa
June 5, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories of John continue to provide a measure of comfort to you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5.
Terrance Collins
June 5, 2014
John was a lovely, loving, and very funny man. I met him in San Miguel in 2012. When I told him I couldn't swim, he said he could teach me. And, sure enough, at the age of 65, I learned, thanks to John's encouragement and great teaching techniques. He was a sweet, sweet man. RIP, brother.
Loren Congdon
June 4, 2014
Nancy, Sheila, and Michael, so sad to hear of your loss. Many good memories of Margaret and later of John as neighbors in Eagle River as well as all of you throughout the years on Catfish. Although I can't make the service, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
June 4, 2014
John was one of my supervisors at Chicago Board of Education Headstart Program summer program. I will always remember the over-abundant amount of Irish zest he instilled in the office.
Steve Donlon
Berit Nilsson
June 4, 2014
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
June 4, 2014
I was shocked and deeply saddened to read of John's sudden death. My husband and I were friends with John in the late '60s in Chicago. We had such great times together! We remember him as creative, brilliant, and hilariously funny. May he rest in peace.
Teen and Wally Farrell, Evanston, Il
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