Chicago, Illinois
Former Cook County Board President John Stroger, 78, the first African-American to hold the job and the father of the board's president, died Friday.
Read MoreWhat a honor it was to have you in all of our lives for the time allowed by God! A man is known by his works, and you have worked hard for our people we will truly miss you!
Toinette Bell
March 02, 2008 | Chicago, IL
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lennette Whitfield-Neal
February 11, 2008 | CHICAGO
TO THE FAMILY AND WIFE MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT AT THIS TIME AND KNOW THIS PRESIDENT STROGER HAD A GREAT MISSION AND IT WAS SIMPLY TO HELP PEOPLE.I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE A MEETING WITH HIM AND HE NEVER ASKED FOR ANYTHING BUT SIMPLY THAT WE DO OUR JOBS AND NOT MAKE ANY PROBLEMS AND TO GET ALONG WITH ONE ANOTHER AND TO HELP ONE ANOTHER.I'M PROUD TO WEAR MY COOK COUNTY PATCH.SO MOTE IT BE.
OFC. RODNEY HUNTER
February 03, 2008 | CHICAGO, IL
On behalf of Mr. Mac Alexander and the employees of MacArthur's Restaurant our prayers are with the Stroger Family in the loss of their loved one. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Mac Alexander
February 01, 2008 | Chicago, IL
I deemed it an honor and privilege to have had the opportunity to work closely with John Stroger while he served as President of the National Association of Counties. John was a leader, a professional, and a fighter for the causes he believed in. He will be missed.
Sincere condolenes to the Family.
Bill Melton
Dallas County Treasurer, 1977-2002
Bill Melton
January 30, 2008 | Dallas, TX
to The Family
My condolences. I know that your hearts are heavy with grief. At Psalm 34:18 God said "he is near to those that are broken at heart and those who are crushed is spirit he saves." I hope that this will bring the family a measure of comfort in this time of deep sorrow.
You Have my deepest sympathy.
R T
January 29, 2008 | Baltimore, MD
On behalf of the Frank S. Belmonte family, we extend our deepest sympathies. Mr. Stroger and his family will continue to be remembered with the great respect and fondness with which my father always spoke. Our prayers will stay with you.
bonita crivolio
January 28, 2008 | Elk Grove Village, IL
While I did not know him personally, Mr. Stroger was a great friend of my Uncle, Commander John D. Chamberlin, Jr. (Ret. Chicago Police Department) for most of my life. On behalf of Commander's Family (Chamberlin/Parker), I extend my sincere sympathy to the Family of John Stroger. It is my hope that they (Uncle Doug & John Stroger) are now in Heaven, laughing and remembering the times that they had together. May God Bless the Stroger Family.
Mrs. K. Glanton, Chicago
Mrs. K. Glanton
January 25, 2008 | Chicago, IL
May your paving the way for so many in Cook County never be forgotten. May your soul rest in peace. May the Lord care for the hurting hearts of the Stroger family as you are laid to rest. Peace to you from our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
~The Lewis Family
J & A Lewis
January 24, 2008
