John-Drury-Obituary

John R. Drury

Obituary

John R. Drury, long time news anchor at WLS Channel 7, beloved husband of Ann Drury, nee Ragusa and the late Marjorie Drury, nee Foulk; loving father of Logan, James (Gail), Richard (Tonia), and Susan; fond stepfather of Joanne (David) Campanile and Anthony Guercia; adoring...

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May you find comfort knowing he is now an angel watching over all of you who were close to him. Chicagoland icon as a anchor and true gentleman. Class act all the way. I remember him as caring newscaster and his beautiful voice. God bless to all his family and may you find peace within and know your memories of him will live on forever.

Dear Ann And all the Drury Family,
I also send my deapest condoleses to you and your family. I'll miss John but I will never forget how much he made me laugh. He was gods angel among us.

Love,
Bertha R. Acosta and Acosta Family
CH. 7 News Receptionist

Drury Family:

He was the best on TV..he was part of everyone family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

To Susan and Family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. We knew each other for a short time in the early 1980's when you worked in fashion for N.Y. and I worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Y. You were always warm and welcoming, and I want you to know what a good time I had. My husbands father passed away last week, as well, so our hearts join your families in sympathy. God Bless You.

To the family of John Drury. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I grew up in the chicagoland area watching the channel 7 news. I remember watching John and Fahey everynight with my family. May he rest in peace and may you find the strength. He will always be with you in your hearts and in your memories. God bless you all....

Many condolences to the Drury Family. Although now living in Wisconsin, I, too grew up watching John and Fahey Flynn report the news everyday with my parents. A real class act!
John: May God hold you in the palm of his hand!

DEAR DRURY FAMILY
THANK YOU FOR GIVING US SO MUCH OF YOUR HUSBAND,FATHER TO THE PUBLIC WE FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE A PART OF HIS FAMILY. WE GREW UP WITH MR DRURY AND FAHEY FLYNN.
THEY ARE THE "RARE BREED" "NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN". THEY CAME ALONG DURING A TIME WHEN REPORTERS WERE NOT AFRAID TO TELL NOT ONLY THE "BLOOD" "SWEAT" AND "TEARS" OF A STORY-THEY TOLD "THE WHOLE STORY".
NOW ALL THE MEDIA COVERS IS "NEWS THAT DOES'NT STEP ON ANYONES TOES".
THANK GOD THAT MR DRURY CAME ALONG...

I grew up on listening to Mr.Drury on channel 7 news. He will be greatly missed. He was sure one of a kind. REST IN PARADISE.........