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John Preston Obituary

Preston, John T. CFL 50, September 10th, Paramedic Field Officer C.F.D, loving husband of Ellen (nee Tario), dear father of John Jr. and Kyle, dearest brother of Janet (Robert) McLaughlin, uncle of Lisa, Michael, Donna, Jamie, Paul, Johanna, Jim, Mark and Erik, great-uncle of Ashley. Funeral services Saturday, 1 p.m., at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. Interment private. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-238-0075 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2002.

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Michael and Diane Colwell

September 14, 2002

Dear Ellen and Family:

We are so very sorry to hear of John's passing. We will be forever grateful to John, for responding to and treating our son, Sean at an accident scene.

Instead of letting the hospital inform us of our son's accident, John took the time to call us himself. He was truly a kind, caring, and loving man.



Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.

jeffrey king

September 13, 2002

Dear Ellen I"m so sorry to hear about John"S passing I had the honor and priviledge to work with him a few times.I would like to send your deepest sympathy.My family and I want you to know your in our thoughts and prayers.My God bless you and your family.Jeffrey King and family.F.F./P.M.@E-116 1st plt.

kathleen pebelske

September 12, 2002

Dear Ellen I am so sorry to hear about john's passing he was a great guy i just got the phone call from my bother jim colwell thats where we met john at jim's house.i know that john and jim were good friends and i know how hard this is for jim . so i know it is very hard for u and your family to have lost john at this young age. ellen i will light a candel for john and your family may god bless u and johns family. mrs.kathleen jo pebelske (colwell)

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