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John Craddock Obituary

John Craddock, age 98, of Glen Ellyn, beloved husband of the late Bernice; loving father of J. Campbell (Dorothy), W. Bruce (Heather) and Marjorie; cherished grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of 10; dear brother of Margaret Stewart. No visitation. Memorial Service Friday 10 a.m. at The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Anthony St., Glen Ellyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Leonard Memorial Home, Ltd., Glen Ellyn. 630-469-0032.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 18, 2002.

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Barbara Ryder (Engert)

September 18, 2002

My sympathies to the family of John Craddock. I have known John since 1941 and worked for him at Dun and Bradstreet in 1945. What a long and full life he had. John will be missed at First Pres. Barb Ryder

Happy Steitz

September 18, 2002

Mr. Craddock made the folks at First Pres "the people of the book." He took the time and effort to tell our story, of which he was such a big part. I treasure his book and his memory.

Mary Schemmel

September 18, 2002

Mr. Craddock will be missed by all members of First Pres. I remember him coming to church although I did not know him. He sure was a presence in our church.

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