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John Bickley Obituary
John H. Bickley Jr., 77, of Long Grove, beloved husband of Anne Clark-Bickley; loving father of John H. III (Sandy), Lisa F. (Tom) Bitsky and Kathryn M. (Mark) Hastings; loved stepfather of Jennifer (Conrad) Stoldt; loved grandfather of John IV, Kathryn and Melanie Bickley, Tom Jr., Joe and Gregory Bitsky, Steve, Jim and Lisa Hastings; dear great-grandfather of Charlie, Logan and Reece; fond brother of Mary Runion. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. Funeral Mass of the Resurrection 10 a.m. Friday at St. Gregory Episcopal Church, Deerfield and Wilmot Roads, Deerfield. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Gregory's Episcopal Chruch appreciated. Information, www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168 .
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Rick & Cathy Pott
March 18, 2007
Skip,
Cathy and I will always remember Bickley & Bickley’s vigorous defense when I was sued by a drunk driver, who attacked me. The Colonel’s closing argument was outstanding. We will always remember him. He was a true American. Our condolences to you and your family. Master Sergeant Rick Pott, Illinois State Police (Ret)
Paul Kuhn
March 15, 2007
John, I was very sorry to learn of your father's death and want to extend my sympathy to you and your family. I liked and admired him. He was a great Tavernite! And if I remember correctly, a fellow native Tennessean. He did our state proud.
Anita Vondra
March 14, 2007
Dear Anne, Skip, Lisa, and Katie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I would have been present at the wake or funeral if I had known. No one in the family told me, so I am truly sorry. John was always special to me from the first day I met him. He used to always call me his little rebel because of our "southern connection". He truly will be missed.
Penny Wollrab
March 4, 2007
Lisa and family:
Eddie and I are so sorry for your loss. We only learned of your dad in the Sunday Tribune or we would have paid our respect in person.
May your memories and the love and support of your friends help you through this difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Eddie and Penny
Walter, Christine, Gianna, Isabella and Sam Cosmo
March 4, 2007
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Bickley had such a positive impression on my life that I will never forget. John's frequent statement to me was "SON I WILL MAKE A MARIANE OUT OF YOU YET". Although I never had the pleasure of meeting John's children and grandchildren the stories and love that your Father / Grandfather told me about you from childhood till today showed that he was very proud of you and loved you all. Ann each time John spoke of you that childish twinkle was in his eye, so sorry for your loss. John will always be remembered and honored by our family.
Tom and Trish Pirelli
March 2, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Christopher
March 2, 2007
May God bless your family on this sad loss. My father, Bud Melvin, was a Marine with Mr. Bickley, and Mom told me that she had seen his obit. in the Tribune. She said that my Dad thought very highly of him, and that he was a wonderful Marine!
Sincerely, Maureen Melvin Christopher
Anthony DiVincenzo
March 1, 2007
My condolences on the passing of John. I had the pleasure and honor of working with him on several lawsuits. He was a fine attorney and a finer man.
Paula & Joe Buckman
March 1, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Eric Sdrenka
February 28, 2007
Dear Anne, Skipp and Bickley Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies. John was a wonderful boss and mentor to me and a dear friend to my entire family.
With our thoughts and prayers,
Eric Sdrenka and the Sdrenka Family
Demetrius Sales
February 28, 2007
To the Bickley and Runion families, I extend my sympathy and deepest heartfelt condolences at your time of lost. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ddemetrius Sales
Melinda (Markey) Pinfold
February 27, 2007
Dear Katie, John, and Lisa, My love and heartfelt condolences on this very sad occasion. Your dad has always been a great friend to everyone in our family, and we will miss him.He really, REALLY knew how to enjoy life!
Laurie Geiger
February 27, 2007
Dear Skipp, Lisa, Katie, and family,
I consider myself fortunate to have known your dad. He was a terrific person! May you find God's peace and grace as you grieve his passing.
Fondly, Laurie
Lynette Zimmer
February 27, 2007
Dear Sandy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin Steres
February 27, 2007
Anne,
I am truly sorry for your loss. If there is ever anything that I can do please do not hesitate to call.
Royce Markey
February 27, 2007
Col. John Bickley was a great friend to my dad, Col. Marion Markey. Our families formed a bond like cousins & we moved in across the street from the Bickley's in Northbrook. After my father's death, that bond has stayed strong. Thank-you Bickley's for having a great Dad.
Tom & Dee Cloonan
February 27, 2007
Dee and I send our condolenses.
Cindy Frisbie Hecklau
February 27, 2007
Col. Bickley was a friend to our family, especially to my father. I will not forget how he helped my father and my brother Tim deal with the many complexities they faced during my father's illness.
My sympathies to your family.
Joan Roberts
February 27, 2007
John was a wonderful man. He took on Farmers Insurance in my behalf. I was in dire need of help, as I was being attacked from all sides. I asked him to help, for payments monthly, and he replied,"You want me to start world war three with my money". He, of course relented and took them on and we won. I will always hold him dear in my heart. Joan Roberts
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