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for John Tofilon
jeff lockwood
March 25, 2002
dear tofilon family ime sorry to here about your father dieing allways made me feel at home in a warm house jeff
William Ahrens
March 6, 2002
Dear Isabell and Children
I was saddened to learn of John's passing. We had many many good times together. The many years we played golf at St. Colette golf league on Wed. afternoons. the great times we had doing the shows at St. Colettes. it was a friendship I have never forgotten.
John will be in our prayers.
Betty and Bill Ahrens
(Formerly of Rolling Meadows, IL)
Mary Claps
March 5, 2002
John "T" left his mark on the minds and heart of many people. I am so glad that our paths crossed as he left an indelable mark on me. I will never forget John "T". He taught me many wonderful lessons.
He taught me to forgive myself.
He taught me a lesson about cucumbers vs. pickles. It is an important lesson too.
Marianne Sullivan
March 5, 2002
I am sorry to hear about John, my family sends thier prayers and sorrow at his passing. Go with God dear friend.
Bob & Ellise Steglinski
March 4, 2002
Part of working a good program means acknowledgeing and dealing with our feelings. We strive to accept and deal with our anger so it doesn't harden into resentments. We don't use recovery as an excuse to shut down our emotions.
John suggested to me, "use these magic words," I was wrong, please forgive me, I love you. Every time I use them I thank God I was listening. Peace be with you, John had a way to saying that in Greek(but that's another story)
Sending all our love to your family
Bob, Ellise & Alin Steglinski
Nancy & Bill Schaefer
March 4, 2002
We are very sorry to hear of John's death. We will remember him in our prayers. With our regrets, the Schaefer family
Jerry Seiling
March 3, 2002
Dear Isabell and children,
I met John a bit over 11 years ago when I first got sober. He was so instrumental in helping myself and others to stay sober. He always hovered over new comers to help them. Something I do today with new people.
Hie spirit lives with me every day.
jer
leroy gjertsen
March 3, 2002
Peace of our Lord be with you Isabell and you'r children. John was like a brother to me and I will miss him very much.
Dave A
March 3, 2002
To say John saved my life is an understatement -- he MADE my life. He remains a hero to me to this day. I know he acheived all that any of us can hope for: To leave this life happy. He's helped me to set that as the highest goal in my life. Thank you, John. All my love, thanks, and best wishes to Isabell and the rest of his wonderful family.
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