Chicago, Illinois
Rev. John Shaw Broeksmit Jr., 90, died Aug. 22, in Chicago. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jane Murray Broeksmit, of Chicago; six children: Laura Broeksmit Downing of Seattle, WA; Peter of Dwight, IL; William of London; John of Brooklin, ME; Samuel of Washington, D.C.; and Robert of...
Read MoreI was so sad to hear of John's passing. He was a dear, sweet man. When you moved to Dwight, I grew so fond of you all. An evening at the Broeksmits was sure to be full of fun and wit. Much love to you all. Deb
Deborah Oughton
October 20, 2011 | Springfield, IL
On behalf of the entire Lake Forest Academy community, I would like to send my condolences to the Broeksmit family. Our thoughts are with you. Warmest regards.
John Strudwick
August 31, 2011 | Lake Forest, IL
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I was so saddened to see Rev. Jack's name in the Tribune last week. I remember him, and most of the kids, from your time living in Dwight. What a wonderful man he was. I am so glad we ran into him & Jane last year at Chapins in Morris. It brought back many fond memories of all our years at Church. Peace to you all. ~Kelly (Sullivan) Wygonski
August 29, 2011 | Downers Grove, IL
I remember Jack as such a kind gentle person. My sympathy to all the Broeksmit family. Our current minister informed me of the news. Love to all.Ann Smith
August 28, 2011
My sympathy to the entire Broeksmit family. I have so many fond memories of Rev. Jack, Jane and all the children. Growing up as neighbors on Third Ave., I'll never forget the friendships between our families. Billie Schmidt called me today to tell me the news that Jack had died. We are sad to hear of your loss and send our love to all of you. Diana Whitney
August 27, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Rev. Broeksmit's passing - I have a lot of fond memories of him as my pastor while he served in Dwight Illinois. He sure put up with a lot from our youth group!
Liz Cherco-Selck
August 25, 2011 | Mount Prospect, IL
