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John Havranek Obituary

John Havranek of Lecanto, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Born in Chicago, IL, he had made Citrus County his home since 1992, moving from Sarasota, FL. Mr. Havranek worked as a designer in the woodworking industry. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was also a member of St. Scholastica Catholic Church and enjoyed square dancing, fishing, gardening and playing the organ.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa Havranek; second wife, Fannie B. Havranek, and a son, Fred Havranek.
Survivors include a son, John F. Havranek and wife Mary Kay of Antioch, IL; stepson, Buddy Johnson and wife Carol of Welborn, FL; two stepdaughters, Sylvia Osenbaugh and husband Bob of Inverness, FL, and Zorada Manchester of Orlando, FL; sister, Judith Given of McHenry, IL; grandchildren, Russell and Scott; stepgrandchildren, David, Don, Kimberly, Sidney, Tony, and Michael; great-grandchild, Allison; and step-great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Amber, Shelby, Brianna, Anthony, and Christopher.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Fero Funeral Home. Visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Fero Memorial Gardens, Beverly Hills.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citrus County Chronicle from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2008.

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Mike & Michele Johnson

June 28, 2020

We think of you and grandma often. Love and miss you both. M&M

Bob & Sylvia Osenbaugh

July 7, 2019

Pop, we still miss you a lot. We hope you are happy and at peace. Love you. Bob & Sylvia

Michael/Michele Johnson

July 9, 2008

Grand Dad John, you will be missed... Your great since of humor and your love of the out doors.. I know we didn't often see each other, but we enjoyed every moment.. Rest in Peace and say Hi to Grandma.. Love Mike and Michele

Joseph & Patricia Konicki

July 9, 2008

Pop is in a better place, with your Mom.

Carl & Kitty Smith

July 9, 2008

John we miss you .We known that you are with our Lord . Carl and Kitty Smith

Tom & Kim Ramondetta

July 8, 2008

Rest in peace John, you're now with
our Savior and GOD our Father. May you have eternal life!

Bob & Sylvia Osenbaugh

July 8, 2008

Pop, we are going to miss you so very, very much. There will be an empty spot in our life without you. But we are glad you are where you wanted to be for so long. We love you Pop.

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