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John Callihan Obituary

John E. Callihan, Korean War, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Mary Helen, nee Flowers; loving father of Lester Bob Callihan, and the late John Edward Callihan III; dear brother of Nedra (late Vince) Menzyk; brother-in-law of Jamie (Blanche) Flowers; uncle of many nieces and nephews; cousin and friend to many. Retired employee of International Paper Company, Blackhawks season ticket holder for 38 years. Memorial Service Saturday, 4:00 p.m. April 20, 2002 at Trinity Baptist Church, 6715 S. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Wolniak Funeral Home, 773-767-4500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 14, 2002.

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lester cAllihan

April 19, 2002

dad the day grows nearer , that you will be at rest next to mom. earlier i said that the past coulb be changed ; iknow your soul is already with mom. burial will take place april 22nd monday at 2pm with military honors . I will the best to achieve dignity in your send-off. Beverly Cemenatary is located at 121st and kedzie in blue islandeveryone is welcome.

lester callihan

April 14, 2002

i miss you dad but i know you are in a better place i wish that life could be replayed and i could repaIR THE WRONGS THAT OCCURED. I KNOW IN HEAVEN WITH MOM EVERTHING IS TAKEN CARE FOR , AND IT IS PERFECT

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