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John Macal Obituary
John W. Macal, 91, U.S. Navy Veteran, of Downers Grove and Lac Du Flambeau, WI passed away on April 4, 2017. Beloved husband of Angeline, nee Rychlik. Loving father of Kathi (John) Shields, Joyce Decker, John W. (Paula), and Robert (MIchelle) Macal. Cherished grandfather of Lisa, Daniel, Eric, Jaclyn, Jillian, Steve, and Tayler. John had an accomplished career with the Bluebird Bus Company, Standard Oil, GM Electromotive, and was a proud UAW member. Visitation Thursday April 13, 2017 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at Woodlawn Funeral Home 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations to Project Warrior or Honorflightchicago.org would be appreciated. Info(708) 442-8500 or www.woodlawnchicago.com.
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Eric Decker
April 12, 2017
A great man that lived a great life, while enriching the life of so many others. He will live through all of us as we continue our journey.
AZ1 USN
April 9, 2017
Shipmate: Rest in Peace.........
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Mrs. Lynch
April 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.
April 7, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the family for your tremendous loss. Jude 1: 20, 21
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