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John Hiffman Obituary

John Dennis Hiffman, 44, of Lake Geneva, WI and formerly River Forest, IL died peacefully Thursday morning December 22, 2016. John was born in Maywood, IL on September 26, 1972 and is survived by his parents Dennis and Barbara (O'Keefe) Hiffman of Oak Brook, IL, formerly River Forest, IL. He is survived by his devoted wife Denise (Zarnstorff) Hiffman and his three, fun loving sons: John "Jack" age 9, and twins Thomas and Patrick age 8. Also, survived by brothers Matthew (Narayani) Hiffman of Woodstock, IL and Daniel (Stephanie) Hiffman of Elmhurst, IL and uncle to several nieces and nephews. John graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL class of 1990. He then graduated from Roosevelt University of Chicago IL class of 1999. Upon graduating, he began his career in restaurant management in Chicago. John was an avid reader of history and science fiction. Above all things, John was a people person. He made friends everywhere he went, and enjoyed engaging people in conversation with his wit and humor. He loved all of his friends, old and new, and he will be greatly missed by everyone. Visitation Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 3 to 8 p.m.at Drechsler, Brown and Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. In lieu of flowers,contributions to John Hiffman Family Memorial Fund, 1119 Madison Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 or Fenwick H.S. Scholarship Fund, 505 Washington Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 31, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017.

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John DuPree

January 21, 2017

May God bring Peace to the Hiffman family during these difficult times. I am praying that God's Spirit is with the family as you grieve.

Maureen (Shea) Stojack

January 4, 2017

May God bless you all, and may John rest in God's Peace. My Condolences to Barbara & Dennis and your sons. And to Denise and their three sons. I am so sorry for all of your loss and pain at this time. Prayers for all of you, and John. Sincerely, Maureen (Shea) Stojack

January 3, 2017

I am so very sorry for the Hiffman family loss. Johnny was a wonderful person and although I haven't seen him in many years, I have never forgotten him. Prayers to his parents, siblings, children and all family.

April Halfpenny

January 3, 2017

Dear Barbara and Denny,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this impossibly difficult time. I am heartbroken for you.
Love,
Paul Krampe

Flo Scully

January 2, 2017

Barbara
I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.

Kathy Earle

January 2, 2017

So very sorry Barbara, may the perpetual light shine upon him, and may you and your whole family be consoled.
Your classmate,
Kathy Earle

Susan Loos Dunham

January 1, 2017

Barbara and family, you have my deepest sympathy. Praying for you and your family.

January 1, 2017

May God be with your family at this time of sorrow. Roylene Murray Pickard. Former neighbor

Bob Schiewe Sr.

January 1, 2017

Very, very sorry. Our prayers are with you.

Bob Schiewe Family

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Larry and Marci Much

December 27, 2016

Denny, Barbara, Matt, Dan

Out thoughts and support are with you and your entire family.

December 27, 2016

May you draw close to our loving Heavenly Father and he promises to draw close to you. Almighty God promises to hold
your hand and guide your family through the pain, the grief of losing John. God promises to massage, to soothe your broken hearts with his love and peace. My heart goes out to you (Denise, Jack, Thomas and Patrick.). So very sorry.
CDS
STOCKBRIDGE, GA.

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