John Beggan

John Francis Beggan age 80 of Wilmette. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Beggan nee Hoffer; loving father of Ann (Blair) Subry and Tom (Deborah) Beggan; proud grandfather of Hunter Subry. John was born and raised in Watertown, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor of philosophy degree in commerce in 1957 and the University of Notre Dame Law School, class of 1960. On August 22, 1959 he married Mary Lou Hoffer, also from Watertown, Wisconsin. John began his career in Washington DC working in the Tax Division of the US Justice Department. Five years later he and Mary Lou moved to Chicago where they raised their family and he practiced corporate tax law at the firm of Gardner, Carton and Douglas for over 30 years. An avid Notre Dame fan, John rarely missed a home football game and traveled the country to cheer on his beloved Irish. When not cheering on Notre Dame, John could be found on the third base line at Wrigley Field rooting for the Cubs. Sundays in the fall found him in the family room cheering for the Green Bay Packers. John enjoyed golf and curling as a member of Indian Hill Club in Winnetka for many years. He was a man of great intelligence, integrity, and humor. Usually a man of few words, John captivated his audience when they gathered around him to hear him share stories. John was a wonderful friend to all. His family meant the world to him. He was a caring and providing husband, father, and grandfather, who with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye, will truly be missed. Visitation Friday February, 6, 2015 , 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie, IL 60077 . Funeral Mass Saturday February 7, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at SS Faith Hope & Charity Church 191 Linden St. Winnetka, IL 60093. Interment St. Bernard Cemetery, Watertown, WI. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Standing Tall Foundation, 1100 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 or House of Welcome, 1779 Winnetka Ave. Northfield, IL 60093 or SEDOL Foundation, 18160 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake, IL 60030. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.