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JOHN KENNETH WILCOX

1935 - 2017

JOHN KENNETH WILCOX obituary, 1935-2017, Highland Park, IL

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home & Crematory

1787 Deerfield Road

Highland Park, Illinois

JOHN WILCOX Obituary

John Kenneth Wilcox, 81, of Lincolnshire/Lake Forest, passed away May 15 at Balmoral's Memory Care Center in Lake Forest. Beloved husband of Helen for 2 weeks short of 60 years; loving father of Patti Vollmer (Greg) of Carmel, Indiana, John (Lori) of Libertyville, Jim (Katie) of Park Ridge, Jeff (Kelly) of Palatine; cherished grandfather to Katie Mitchell (Ben), Erin Vollmer, John, Rachel, Megan, Tim, Trey, Anna, and Robbie Wilcox; fond great-grandfather to Lena Mitchell; dear brother of Diane Wilcox, of Tucson, Arizona, and of Lenore Wilcox of Wheaton; uncle to many nieces and nephews and relative to even more. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:30 pm on May 26, 2017 at 1st Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, 824 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield, IL, followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated and can be given/sent to the Wilcox Memorial Fund at the church. For more funeral info or directions, please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from May 18 to May 20, 2017.

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Ed Berry

June 3, 2017

The Berry family condolences go out to the Wilcox families for your loss

Julie Szamocki

May 28, 2017

Peace be with you, Mr .Wilcox! As one of the 12 little Camp Fire Girls that Mrs. W. nourished and delighted, you, too, were an integral part of the fun. You led us in rousing renditions of 'John Jacob Jingle Heimer Schmidt'; you called me 'Hoolie'; you threw me a l-o-o-o-n-g football pass that I caught on the run, and you celebrated the feat with me. You were jolly and kind to us, and it was clear that you and Mrs. W. had a "thing goin' on" -- the love and joy was easy to see. So many memories of love and laughter came from your sweet family. Thank you for your big heart. I have carried my appreciation for you all these years, and I intend to keep your light with me. Sending much love to Mrs. W., Patti, John, Jim, and Jeff -- You're in my heart.

Julie Szamocki

Daniel Kummer

May 23, 2017

Dear Helen and family, My deepest condolence on your great loss. I remember fondly having dinner with John at the Pacific Zone conferences in Menlo Park around 1966 and 1967. Also remember our Zone Contoller conferences with Ned Whitmore, when John was Midwest Zone Controller, and I was the Eastern Zone rep. As we like to say, "those were the days". My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Dan Kummer

Bernadette Gross

May 20, 2017

Dear Helen, Patti, John, Jim and Jeff,
My thoughts and prayers to you during this most challenging time.
It has been nearly 50 years ago that we were first introduced at Feehanville School. Patti, I still recall you happily bringing your baby brother to second grade show and tell. Through the years, your family has always held a special place in my heart.
May the Lord continue to bless your wonderful family.

Dave & Diane Koziol

May 19, 2017

Dear Helen, Patti, John, Jim and Jeff~
We have fond memories of the Wilcox Family of Juniper Lane and Mt Prospect Football days. John brought out the best in the kids' lives that he and Helen touched along the journey. Our hearts are both saddened at his passing and rejoicing in his life, well lived. Blessings and love,
Dave & Diane Koziol

Rose Stiles

May 19, 2017

My thoughts and prayers to John and his family. RIP Mr. Wilcox. Rose Stiles

Carol Moll Pescitani

May 18, 2017

Dear Helen and Family -- I'm so sorry to hear the news of John's passing. I so enjoyed working with John and getting to know all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to all.

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Memorial Gathering

1st Presbyterian Church of Deerfield

824 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield, IL

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Celebration of Life

3:30 p.m.

1st Presbyterian Church of Deerfield

824 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield, IL

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1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL 60035

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