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John Gilhooly Obituary

John Joseph Gilhooly, 63, born in Chicago Dec. 30, 1940, passed away May 18, 2004 at Indiana Veterans Home; previously Walkerton, IN & Chicago. Survived by sister, Mary Ann [Orville] Lerch, Monticello, IN; brother, Francis [Florence] Gilhooly, Oak Lawn. Also surviving are many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents Stanley and Kathlyn Gilhooly. He was a station attendant at the service station, Walkerton, IN. Member of American Legion Post #11; VFW. Veteran of Vietnam era served in Berlin German US Army. Friends may call at Indiana Veterans Home West Lafayette Ind. after 1pm Fri. 5/21. Funeral Mass at Indiana Veterans Home 2pm Friday May 21 with Rev. Paul Graff. Interment Indiana Veterans Home Cemetery W. Lafayette with military graveside rites. Contributions to Indiana Veterans Home 3851 N. River Rd. West Lafayette, IN 47906.

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Published by SouthtownStar on May 19, 2004.

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Jim Lerch

June 13, 2004

John Joe was the best uncle and Godfather that a person could have as a part of their life. He is very much loved, and will be missed dearly everyday.

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