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Earl Hulst
October 24, 2003
As a kid, my Dad took me to the Met to see the Twins. Johnny Klippstein pitched in alot of the games I saw as a little kid. He always seemed so composed and older than many of his teammates. As I enter my 50's I still remember and think of the players I saw as my friends, even though I never knew them personally. Many great memories of Klippstein and Worthington.....E. Hulst
Paul and Christine Artac
October 21, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to the family for your loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this most difficult of times, but in the hopes he will be remembered as the warm, wonderful and true person we all knew him to always be.
Bill Gray
October 20, 2003
John and I attended the same Senior High School in Silver Spring, Md. and whereas he was several years my senior, I admired him so very much for his gentle spirit and friendliness. This world is diminished by his passing but I will always cherish his memory.
Mary Urban (Artac)
October 20, 2003
You have my deepest sympathy due to the death of your loved one John.
Tim Kovacik
October 19, 2003
I was deeply saddened by Mr. Klippstein's death. During the 1980's, while John worked as a packaging salesman in the Chicagoland area, I was one of his customers. Being an avid Cub fan, my most favorite memory was when John took me out to lunch. Here was a famous baseball player, who pitched in TWO World Series, and HE took me out to lunch. WOW!!! When I left the company, John signed a baseball for me. It will always be one of my most prized possessions. Rest in Peace. You are watching the Angels play now!
Henry Benedict
October 17, 2003
John was a high school classmate in Silver Spring, MD. We played baseball and basketball together and belonged to the same vocal group. One of the greatest things about John was his friendliness and the fact that he never grew too big for his childhood roots. We will all miss him.
Sr. Elaine Campbell
October 15, 2003
Dear Mary Ann, Mary Jo, Barbara and John - My prayers, support and sympathy to each of you as you experience the reality of the death of your husband/dad. You are a wonderful family and when seeing your family name in print good memories of St. Eugene came back. Hope each of you is fine - be assured of my prayers in the days ahead. Take care and know that the Lord's peace and presence are with you in a special way these days. Love Sr. Elaine
Vickie Perry
October 14, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May John rest in peace. I'm sure he is lending a helping hand to the Cubs. He was a gentleman and held his head high to the end. We will always have fond memories of John. Rosewood Physical Therapy.
Lisa Markowski
October 14, 2003
Dear Mary Ann and family-we are so sad at Alden Poplar Creek to hear of John's passing. He really touched our lives and we are so glad we got a chance to know him. God bless you and your family in the loss of a wonderful man.
Lisa Mayer
October 14, 2003
While he was in RIC rehab he was a pleasure to take care of. My thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
evelyn bunch(sisson)
October 14, 2003
I sat next to John at our Waukegan 50th class reunion and had so much fun talking to him.To Maryann and her family, I know your memories are as happy as mine are. love to all,
evie Bunch (sisson) class of 1949
Denise Speropulos Leone
October 14, 2003
Dear Mrs. Klippstein, Mary Jo, Barb and John,
I just found out about the passing of Mr. Klippstein and it brought such saddness to my heart. He was a wonderful man. I will forever hold onto those cherished memories of growing up in the neighborhood.
Fondly,
Denise Speropulos Leone
John Sevcik
October 14, 2003
My wife Glenda and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Klippstein family. As a rookie member of the 1965 Minnesota Twins I had the fortune of having Johnny as my roomate on all road trips. He never once failed to introduce me to his numerous fans and friends around the country and genuinely made me feel very comfortable and welcome. At team reunions or alumni golf outings over the years he would always seek me out and have that great smile and warm handshake ready. He was a true gentleman. I am fortunate to have known him.
Jean Sommers
October 14, 2003
I met John over 50 years ago, and I have never forgotten the kind and gentle man he was. May he rest in peace. He will be in my prayers. May God watch over his family.
Jeanne & Ted Kocal
October 14, 2003
Dear MaryAnn & Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of dear John. We have many happy memories of the times we spent together. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly, Jeanne & Ted
Mike Dugan
October 14, 2003
Baseball fans have lost a dear friend.My prayers go out to the Klippstein family.
greg holland
October 13, 2003
mary ann, mary jo, barb, and john, i am so sorry to hear of the passing of john. growing up, i remember him as a role model for me, and was very proud to have known him. our sympathy is with you at this time, but remember always that its not his passing that we remember, but his life. he was a very good man, and we are honored to have known him. much love to all of you, and god bless.
Mary Jean Kennedy
October 13, 2003
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Klippstein family. I remember as a Sophomore in High School going to the Cub games and waiting after the games for Autographs. I still have a picture of Johnny Klippstein my girlfriend took back in 1953 when he was signing my Autograph Book for me. What a nice man he was and and I always thought he was so good looking. I KNOW the Cubs will win now, as they have a VERY special person up there cheering him on. I just wanted to share these thoughts with his family as I have always remembered him.
Sincerely,
Mary Jean Kennedy
Bob Dean
October 13, 2003
Dear Klippstein Family,
When I was a kid who went to many Cub games and afterwards sought autographs, John was always there sitting in his car signing autographs until the very last kid had left.
He was really nice to everybody and I never forgot his kindness to all.
John Klippstein was truly a great representative of the Chicago Cubs! Too bad there aren't more athletes like him.
Reggie & Carol Fleming
October 13, 2003
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. John was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed.
Jim Zembron
October 13, 2003
I met John for the first time several months ago when I was doing my Eucharistic Ministry at the University of Illinois Hospital. I remembered that name from when I used to attend Cub games back in the early 50's. What a joy it was to meet him and what a delightful person he was. My heart goes out to his family.
PAT PINDER
October 13, 2003
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY AND ESPCEIALLY, MARY ANN MY LONG TIME FRIEND. LOVE YOU,PAT
PAT PINDER
October 13, 2003
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY AND MARY ANN MY LONG TIME FRIEND. WE WILL ALL MISS JOHN. LOVE YOU,PAT
Arlene Patterson
October 13, 2003
John will be sorely missed. I met
him while working for Kankakee Container and Commander Packaging.
There are not many men in this world like John.....I thank the good
Lord I met him in my lifetime. My
prayers go out to his family.
Phil and Paula Hallberg
October 12, 2003
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed from those whom loved him.
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