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John Carroll Obituary

John Matthew Carroll, 82, of Evanston, was born into Eternal Life early on July 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Williams, proud and beloved father of James (Andrea) Carroll, Thomas (Jennifer) Carroll, Ann (Michael) Maffeo and William "Willie" Carroll. Loving grandfather of Kiara, Conor, Alex, and Ben. Dear brother of Jean (the late John) Nolan. Dear uncle of Claire and Daniel. John, a retired senior partner and litigator at the law firm of Mayer Brown LLP, was a trusted counselor to many. Active volunteer at St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church; Adjunct Professor of Civil Procedure and Legal Ethics at Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law; LCDR (Ret.), United States Navy. Proud alumnus of Francis W. Parker School, Harvard University and the Northwestern University School of Law. Visitation Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 9:30 am until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at Saint John Newman Parish at the Saint Athanasius Campus, 1615 Lincoln Street Evanston, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Saint John Newman Parish the Saint Athanasius Campus, 1615 Lincoln Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Info: donnellanfuneral.com or (847)675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 9, 2023.

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Patton Feichter

December 18, 2024

John helped my students to understand the Constitution for several years.

Marguerite Markett

July 28, 2023

Rest in peace my dear brother until we meet again , my love for you I will hold in my heart till then, your loving sister Marguerite. Thank you for being my brother

Scott Szala

July 10, 2023

John was a great attorney-highly intelligent and analytical with ethical principles. He was also an outstanding NU law professor and Navy veteran. My deep condolences to his entire family, and especially his wife, Elizabeth, and his son, Willie, with whom I also had the honor of spending time with at football games.
With a heavy heart.
Scott Szala

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Bob Berger

July 10, 2023

John was a terrific person, a top-rate litigator and a caring and supportive law partner, with broad intellectual and cultural interests and a charming sense of humor. All of us who were privileged to know him will miss him.

Bob Burns

July 8, 2023

John was a superb teacher, wonderfully clear and possessed of deep judgment. I saw him teach deftly at Northwestern Law in our Ethics program and in programs for practicing lawyers with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He also had a dry sense of humor that brought many smiles over the years.

Patton Feichter

July 8, 2023

John was a volunteer coach with the Maine South Constitution Team for many years. He really enjoyed helping young people learn about the Constitution and American history. He was also a dear friend.

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12

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Saint John Newman Parish at the Saint Athanasius Campus

1615 Lincoln Street, Evanston, IL

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12

Service

10:00 a.m.

Saint John Newman Parish at the Saint Athanasius Campus

1615 Lincoln Street, Evanston, IL

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10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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