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John Gorisch Obituary

John M. Gorisch, 84, of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Sheila, nee Mikkelsen. Father of Lori (Dale) Eschbach and Terri Simon. GPJohn of Josiah, Julieta, Elizabeth, Matthew and Grace. Visitation 4 to 9pm Thursday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. No services. Private burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Funeral info: 630 964-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 7, 2014.

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Brian Leahy

May 8, 2014

I am very sorry to hear about John. I remember working for him in 1973 and 1974 at the Village of Clarendon Hills.

Lu & Jerry Fischer

May 7, 2014

We will miss John's sense of humor and sharing our Wisconsin stories. We will especially miss his whacky and interesting emails. Rest John, and know you are missed.

Steve Veitch

May 7, 2014

So sorry to hear of John's passing. It was a pleasure and an honor to work with John at the Village of Downers Grove.

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