John W. Rowe

I was a part of his Dubois Society at Rowe-Clark during my sophomore, junior, and senior year of high school. During that time, he became my mentor. When I graduated high school, he and his wife continued to support me. He promised to look out for me, and he kept that promise until he couldn't anymore. I really appreciate him and his wife so much. He will be missed.

What a privilege to know John in the last decade of his life through the charter school movement. If only we could clone the likes of him.

I send my deepest sympathy to John´s family, Jeanne and son William. I have always admired John and valued his friendship. We were high school classmates. I enjoyed his sense of humor and intelligence. We always knew John would go far. His accomplishments in life and contributions to society are amazing. Rest in peace, John.

Jeanne and the Rowe Family, My condolences on John's passing. John and I had unusually respectful and effective relationship for a utility CEO and a public interest advocate in which we accomplished much when we worked together, often agreed, and when we disagreed, were not disagreeable. John did tremendous public service for the Chicago community through his leadership work with several museums, and on immigration and education. He didn´t have to do all of that for the community - but he...

God bless you, John! Your support, encouragement and friendship will be missed forever, and you will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Our sincere condolences from the Gary Comer Youth Center on the Comer Education community. John's love of young people and desire to mentor, engage, and encourage them will truly be remembered. This legacy of encouragement and service will continue to live on. Rhonda Hopps

Dear Jeanne and Family, I was terribly saddened to learn of John's death. Anything I can say or do at a time like this will be a little comfort. I like to remember the happy times we had together. He was proud of your many fine accomplishments. You and your entire Family have my deepest and sincerest Sympathy. Love, Liz Stiffel