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John Gaughan Obituary
John P. Gaughan, 81, of Arlington Heights, "bestest friend" and beloved husband for 59 years of Rose M., nee Smith; loving father of John (Kathleen), Mary (Ralph) Chapman, Maureen (Lance) Krahl, Brian (Carolyn), Colleen (David Hogaboom), Michelle (Jason Smith) Smith-Gaughan and the late Patrick; loved grandfather of 27 and great-grandfather of four; dear brother of Patrick (Lorrie), Cathleen (Mike) Mikolajczak, Margaret Mary (Mark) Zirngibl, the late James (Virginia) and the late Anna Mae. Mr. Gaughan was the owner of S&S Motor Express in Cicero for 35 years. He was also past president of the Cartage Exchange of Chicago. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights. Prayers 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 450 S. Mitchell Ave., for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Fr. Patrick Peyton CSC Memorial Centre, Attymass, Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland. Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.
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for John Gaughan
Joseph & Karen Zipparro
February 10, 2008
Dear Rose and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers on the loss of John.
We consider ourselves privileged to have known John and your family for so many years past.
Love and Prayers,
Joe and Karen Zipparro and Clara Zipparro (Mom)
John Casey
February 7, 2008
John,
I did not see this notice until today. My prayers are with you. Your dad was ALWAYS nice to me. I will talk to you
Margaret Mary Zirngibl
February 7, 2008
Dear Aunt Rose and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle John; he surely will be missed greatly. I hope that you are at peace (and I wish you comfort today and always), as we all know that Uncle John is in a better place. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers with all my love.
Connie Colson
February 6, 2008
Dear Pat, Lorrie, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning. No matter how painful it is to temporarily lose a loved one, we can take comfort in the belief of our great reunion in the Hereafter.
God bless you all and keep you in His care.
Anne Marie Romanick
February 6, 2008
Deepest sympathy to John's loving family. He was a good and caring man. The prayers and thoughts of his cousins from Phila are with all of you.
Robin,Mike and Lizzie Wett
February 6, 2008
Colleen,Dave and Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bud& Eileen Swiech
February 6, 2008
So Sorry to hear about Johnny. You are all in our thought and prayers.
Love
Bud & Eileen Swiech & Family
Audubon, Penna.
Reenie Galanis
February 5, 2008
Dear Colleen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. It is a difficult balance to celebrate a great man's life and to mourn your loss at the same time.
Blessings,
Reenie and Dave Galanis
Sure Care
February 5, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about John, and our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of John bring you comfort. Pleae let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Beth Durias
February 5, 2008
Dear Rose and family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. May you find peace knowing John is now with our Father. I will surely miss John.
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