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John Utz Obituary

John E. Utz, age 71. Beloved husband of Maria J. (nee Mazeika). Devoted father of Andrew (Lisa), Ann (Rimas) Gecevis and Stefanie (Matthew) D'Agostino. Loving grandfather of 6. John served the community for many years as an attorney and was an active member of St. Bernadette Parish. Memorial visitation Saturday, April 28th, 10 AM until time of Memorial Mass, 11 AM at St. Bernadette Church, 9343 S. Francisco Ave. Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805. Inurnment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Please make donations to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 22, 2018.

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October 15, 2019

may redemption be granted

April 22, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

April 22, 2018

Juan.5.28.29.muy pronto se cumplira esta promesa y jehova lo cumplira por amor a la humanidad y mediante su hijo

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April 22, 2018

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Memorial Events
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28

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Bernadette Church

9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, IL

Apr

28

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Bernadette Church

9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, IL

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Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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