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1920
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2011
JOHN DRISCOLL Obituary
Born Aug. 21, 1920, in South Grove, Ill., Driscoll was a longtime resident of Sycamore.
Driscoll served as an alderman for many years before moving to Texas in 2007 and always called Sycamore his home. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a staff seargent and cook.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Allen Driscoll; daughter, Amy Driscoll; parents, Jesse and Edith Driscoll; one brother; and 10 sisters.
He is survived by one son, John (Fran) L. Driscoll of Schaumburg; two daughters, Lucy (Scott) Lindgren of Conroe, Texas, and Judy (Mike) Wissing of Spring, Texas; sister, Shirley Carter; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A remembrance gathering for John "Pete" Driscoll will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Jane Fargo Hotel (formerly Stratford lnn), in Sycamore. His daughters, Lucy Lindgren and Judy Wissing, and son, John L. Driscoll, look forward to seeing family and friends. Mr. Driscoll was a longtime resident of Sycamore.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOHN DRISCOLL
November 23, 2011
I have known Pete since I was 3 or 4 years old. He was the father of my best friend Judy. He was smart, full of hell and always up for a good time. Later he was my good friend and a father figure after mine died. He and Ruth helped my mom and responded to her pleas for help when she called. The Dricoll family has always been special to me. They were and still are a real family: something that is a rarity today.
Cindy Eggers
October 25, 2011
Pete was one of our family favorites, one for the books. We'll all miss him...The Poust Family
Karen Harbert
October 24, 2011
Dear John and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Pete. I am so sorry for your loss. I have such warm memories of Pete. He was such a wonderful person who loved helping people. I know that he will be missed so much. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. May God bless you and comfort you.
October 24, 2011
We are so blessed to have known Pete & Ruth. I still remember seeing them around Sycamore and how happy they were. Thank you so much for stopping by to see us last time you were in town. I think of your Dad every day when I see the angel he sent to me. He was always so thoughtful and will be missed by all who knew him. I was so glad to be one of Pete's "girls" along with Mary Ann. Hugs to all of you until we meet again. Your Dad & Mom are watching over all of you.
Love,
Tom & Marilyn Oestreicher (Sycamore, IL)
October 24, 2011
What a wonderful man!
Pamela Whitson
October 24, 2011
It was a blessing knowing the Driscoll Family . . . may you all remember the memories the family made and history. Read the Driscoll Saga written by family members . . . comfort will come. Pamela Whitson
Roberta Smith
October 24, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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