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John McAloon Obituary
Uncle John, Uncle Johnny Boy, Big John as most people knew him loved the Grayslake Flea Market and would spend most of his summers there until it closed. John co-owned and operated the Sea Hag refreshment stand on Waukegan's lakefront for a number of years as well as Big John's Flea Market in Park City.
John had a heart of gold and opened it on more than one occasion, first to take in his step brother and sister upon the death of their parents. When fire drove them from their home in 1963, Clara and Bob Warmouth opened their doors to John and Chuck (Richard). John assisted Clara and Bob in raising their ten children and continued to live with Clara and her family until his death.
John is survived by sisters, Clara (Robert, deceased) Warmouth of Wildwood, IL, Harriett (Stanley, deceased) of Woodstock, IL, and stepbrother, Richard (Sharon) Wilkins of Antioch, IL and Gertrude Sigsworth of Chicago. John is also survived by nieces and nephews, Susan (James) Cronin of Nashville, TN, Frances (Jeffrey) Herman of Bristol, WI, Robert (Mary Ann) Warmouth of Nashville, TN, Amy (James) Moran of Waukegan, Johanna Warmouth of Antioch, IL, Judith (Mark) Sandahl of Wildwood, IL, Jennifer Warmouth of Lake Bluff, IL, Juliann Warmouth of Wildwood, IL, Regina Warmouth of Pleasant Prairie, WI and Geoffrey (Anne) Warmouth of Waukee, IA.
John was preceded in death by his parents, James and Clara McAloon; and brothers, James, Frank and Samuel McAloon; sisters, Sella Leek, Minnie Carrigan, Mary Slaeski, Alice McClintic, Helen Staley and Eileen Braddish.
Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2008 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held Saturday January 26, 2008 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church (Chapel) 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held at 12:00pm at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Lemont, IL following the funeral service. For more information please call (847)223-8122.
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Memories and Condolences
for John McAloon
Chuck
January 28, 2022
You've been gone now for several years and the pain of loosing you still hurts. You took a ten year old wild kid in 1957 and groomed him in to the man he is today. You were always there for me and now there's a large void in my life and heart. I will always love you and still in the year 2022, I miss you more than ever. John you were the best thing that ever happened to me. Miss you Love you and always will till we see each other again.
Chuck
Gina Warmouth
January 25, 2008
You truly were a gift, in my life and the lives of all those you touched. Our lives are fuller because of it. Your values will stay with me forever and I'm honored and blessed that you're my uncle!
Judy Sandahl
January 25, 2008
Uncle John,
You were a great guy here on earth and always there for me when I needed you. I know that you will continue to look out after me and my family from above.
Thanks for being my Best Friend and Uncle, Love & Peace - Judy
Chris Santell
January 24, 2008
Dear Uncle John,
I just want to thank you for your love of Jen and me...and for all of your wonderful Coke gifts through out the years! We will cherish everything! I also want you to know that our children...Jeff and Asie thought the world of you!
Our love forever, Jen Chris, Jeff and Asie
Heidi Haven
January 24, 2008
To The family of Big John -
I remember when he blessed us with his presence at The Pavilion of Waukegan - Lots of people have come and gone after him, but I will always remember "Big John". He left a mark on everyone's heart that met him. Heidi Haven, Dietary Manager at The Pavilion of Waukegan
Jen Warmouth
January 24, 2008
Uncle John:
You will be dearly missed. You were always there for all of us whenever and for whatever we needed!I love you! Jen
ronald kwak
January 24, 2008
Knowing/dealing with you was a real pleasure. You really were a truly nice guy.
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