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JOHN KILROY Obituary
John P. Kilroy, an 84-year-old Gurnee resident, formerly a long-time Mt. Prospect resident, passed away Tuesday night, Aug. 23, 2011, in Libertyville. He was born in Chicago to the now late Michael and Colletta, (nee) Mattingly, Kilroy, on Sept. 3, 1926. John was the loving husband of Geraldine, (nee) Harmuth, for 60 years; beloved father of Kathy (Larry) Kowalski, Pat (Ralph) Bednarz, John Kilroy, Colette (Jamey) Sheridan and Dan (Beth) Kilroy; cherished grandfather of Karen (Ryan), Keith (Nancy), Lauren, Kelly, Kent (Leslie), Bryan (Lauren), Stacey (Evan), Katie, Zhanna, Jack, Yuri, Quin, Declan, Johnny, Daniel and Matthew; dear great-grandfather of Ethan, Emily, Anabelle and Kaia. Friends of the family may join them for memorial visitation on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031, with the memorial Mass commencing at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will be held privately at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60604, would be appreciated. Arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE RD., GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030. (847) 223-8122, or visit www.strangfuneral.org. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for JOHN KILROY
Sherm Polakoff
August 20, 2023
Still miss him!
Sherman Polakoff
August 20, 2021
What a great guy Jack was!
Sherman Polakoff
August 20, 2020
Still thinking about Jack & what a great boss & guy that he was. I miss the old days!
August 29, 2011
Dear Gerre,
Bill and I are sitting here praying during Jack's Mass and only wish we could be with you at this moment. He was a wonderful brother-in-law, and we will miss him terribly. Love Bill and Rita
Joe Quinn
August 29, 2011
Dear Dan, Beth and the rest of the Kilroys,
I was very sorry to read about your Dad. I only met him a couple of times, but he seemed like a great guy. I remember thinking I would like him to meet my Dad because I think they would have a lot in common. They might be sharing a heavenly round of golf right now, since my Dad died on Aug. 18.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Joe Quinn
American Heart Association
August 27, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
August 26, 2011
Dear Gerry:
Lynn & I were very sad to hear of Jacks passing. Jack was the first boss that I ever had & I could not help to grow to love & respect him. I have many fond memories of us working together.
Love,
Sherm & Lynn Polakoff
August 26, 2011
Geri my heart and prayers go out to you and your family Jack will be missed. May you find comfort that you have a Guardian Angel with you always.
Love, Bonnie Weiss
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