John-Ronane-Obituary

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John Ronane

Eureka, Illinois

1933 - 2019 (Age 85)

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85
LOCATION
Eureka, Illinois
CHARITY
American Cancer Society

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Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. - Washington Obituary

John was born on December 11, 1933 and passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. John was a resident of Eureka, Illinois at the time of passing. He was a proud member of British Equity, the British Royal Air Force, SAG, and the "Old Farts" golf league at Kaufman Golf Course. Family will receive friends at an English Tea following the service. Celebration of Life at the Five Points Washington at 3:00 PM on May 25, 2019. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Excelent actor.

Sad to hear of his passing, he is remembered always. Thousands of children were evacuated from London during the blitz of ww2. John was one of them and was welcomed into the RC parish of the Twelve Apostles in Leigh, Lancashire. On behalf of the former pupils who remember John Ronane during those very difficult times, may I offer sincere condolences. Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace our old school friend John.

hi, john and i worked together many years ago on strangers,he was a smashing man,in his company i was always smiling,i remember as it was yesterday he came to my house one night,and he had bought a bike for my sons birthday,it still brings a smile to my face, on the series strangers john took me under his wing,lots of advice which i will always be grateful,he had a mischief about him, forever telling jokes,most of which i still recall,we would both sing on the coach home after filming,when...

I worked with John on a short film in the early 1980's. It was the first work on camera I had ever done. John really looked after and started to teach me how work on screen. A true gentleman helping a young actor the way he did. Go well John, you will be much missed x

So sorry to hear of John's passing. I met him briefly in the 70's when he was in Ireland starring in a film. RIP John.

Back here in the uk John was a legend with a face everyone knew but a name they couldn't remember . To list the work he did would take a lifetime as his acting talents were so diverse and fruitful . All that can be said is there was only one John Ronane but had ten thousand faces . RIP John we loved you ....

Very sorry to learn of John's death. He always stood out in the many supporting roles he had in myriad television shows in my youth, despite sharing the screen with bigger names. A face, and an actor, from my teenage TV viewing years that has always stayed with me. Condolences to his family.

Carole,
Very glad that you had time together. I'm sorry to say that I kept missing John when I would stop by his office at U of I, but I kept track of his good deeds in the paper and updates through Mom (Arlene). My prayers are with you.

Carole, not sure you will remember me. So sorry for you. You were my favorite teacher and a great influence in my life. Thank you. I am sending prayers.