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John Saban Obituary
Age 84, Died January 4, 2013. Owner of Saban's Restaurant since 1962, Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of Gerry, Loving father of Susan (John) Angster, Sheila Kennedy, Sharon (Dan) Daughtry, John (Gayle), Nick, Micheal (Camilla and Joseph. Grandfather to James, Sarah, Steven, Jennifer, Jessica, Hannah, Zachary, Kelsey, Elizabeth, Jacob, Samantha, Francesca, Great-grandfather to Quinn. Beloved brother of Joseph, the late Lou, Micheal and sister Kay. Uncle to many nieces & nephews. Visitation Sunday January 6, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside, IL.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for John Saban
July 7, 2013
Gerry,
I just learned of this by chance. Started thinking about John and looked up the name on my computer; and there was the obit.
May God bless you and your children.
Jim Ballenger
Herndon, VA
July 7, 2013
March 17, 2013
To Gerry and the entire Saban Family, Iam deeply sorry to hear the passing of John Saban. MY Wife and I just found out. John was a wonderful Human being. I have been going into Saban"s place since the early 1970. Over the last forty year"s John always made you feel like part of the Family, because of his overwhelming Personality. MY Deepest Condolences to the Saban Family. He will be missed. Russ and Denise Lademann
Diane Bronersky
March 7, 2013
Dear Gerry: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We just found out. We will miss his jokes,loving kindness and his personality. He will be missed. Our deepest condolences to you and the family. All our love, Diane and Howie
February 3, 2013
Dear Gerry and family, we are so sorry to hear about John's passing. We have very fond memories of him.
Love, Barb and Mark Perry
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January 11, 2013
Gerry and family, we are so very sad to think of the world withouy John....the big bear hugs, the kisses, the booming voice and the warmth of his persona made him a definite one of a kind. We love him very much and will continue giving that love to all of you. We came to Florida early this year and so could not be there to pay respects in person.
We know his spirit will linger at Sabans for a long time!
Herb and Lorraine Koshgarian and all of our family
Ted Zayner
January 8, 2013
Dear Gerry And Family: Our deepest sympathy on the death of John Our prayers go out to you. Ted Zayner and Jerry Lindauer
Sharon Maeder
January 8, 2013
Dear Gerry and family, our deepest sympathy's on the passing of John. He will be missed. It was great working at Saban's for all those years. Really miss it. It was wonderful to see all of you, just not during this very sad time. My prayers go out to all of you.
January 7, 2013
Our condolences to you Gerry & your family. Grant [Red] Turner & I remember John & restaurant very well. He will be missed by many. We now live full time in southern Arizona near the Mexican border. Again our prayers for you & the family & of course for John. Grant & Cooki Turner
Eddie & Amy Wangensteen
January 7, 2013
Dear Gerry and the rest of the Saban family. Our sincere condolences to you all. Although we never got to meet John we felt like we knew him through your family. We are looking forward to seeing you Gerry and John and the rest of the family up at "The Lake", at John and Susie's next summer.
Eddie and Amy
January 7, 2013
John was a good man. Mike & I have a lot of good memories at Saban's for dinner visiting with the family etc. He was a good friend and will be missed. Mike & Helen Sikita
January 6, 2013
Dear Gerry, along with your children John, Joe and all that we never met indiviually,we send our condolence. Mr. Saban embraced us from the first time we entered your wonderful establishment several years ago. He will be missed.
Bob DeCherrie and Anne Fantozzi
Buck and Diane Roderick
January 6, 2013
Dear Gerry and family
John was loved by many and will be missed by more people than you know.
Buck and I are in Florida and won't be able to pay our respects but know that all of you are in our hearts. Love to all of you
January 6, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Jackie Jenness
January 5, 2013
Dear Gerry and Saban family ,
Sorry to here of your loss, peace be with you .
Saban's Place will never be the same with John not there.
Sheila It was always a pleasure to work with John on your day off.
Loving thoughts from your former cook.
Jackie Jenness
January 5, 2013
Dear Gerry - My condolences to you and your family - He was a special person and I'll always remember the times we shared.
Gene Foley, Alpine, Ca.
Tim and Carla Kepler
January 5, 2013
To the Saban Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.. Mike, your father was a good man. He always took good care of us and told some good jokes. Thank you Mr.Saban
January 5, 2013
Mike, I'm so sorry to here about your dad's passing. You and him will be in my prayers.
Mel Baron
Jean Hruby
January 5, 2013
Grampa will always be remembered - he will be with us always. Laughing, smiling, enjoying life as John Saban knew how. Great memories and a great family he has raised. Love you all.
- Jeanie, Jenna and Maria
January 5, 2013
My prayers go to all of you during this difficult time. He was one of a kind!
Pam Tylka
January 5, 2013
Dearest Susan, John, Sarah, Steve, and Jennifer, Our hearts are heavy with the news of your dad/grandfather's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sending you healing energy and peace. Love, Dan and Gerianne Wettstein
January 5, 2013
Dear Gerry, Sending our condolences to you and your family. May your cherished memories heal your ache as time passes on. He is home now, at peace. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace, Dan and Gerianne Wettstein
Allan C Carr
January 5, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Al & Barbara Carr
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