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John Jeremiah Obituary
He was born Aug. 1, 1946, in Percy, the son of Gerald Victor Jeremiah and Delvia (Tosh) Jeremiah.
John married Eva Jeremiah on Friday, May 18, 1990, in Sparta.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Jeremiah of Percy; son, Jeff and Melissa Jeremiah of Salem, Ind.; two grandsons, Adam and Sean Jeremiah; stepdaughter, Ashley; two brothers, James V. Jeremiah of Cutler and Tim D. Jeremiah of Lewisburg, Tenn.; sister: Susan L. Misuraca of Viburum, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
John is preceded in death by his parents.
He was a musician. Mr. Jeremiah spent more than 20 years playing piano with bands at venues across Chicago and the United States, beginning in the early 1970s.
It was John's wishes to be cremated and a memorial service will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Love Fund for the Family.
Arrangements are under the auspices of Wilson's Funeral Home in Percy.
To sign the guestbook online, visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Kay Cione
December 30, 2011
I met John in 1965 at SIU when he was playing with Gary, Jon, Jerry & Peter in the Nite Owls. I still have a copy of the record they cut. We were good friends back then and I continued to catch up with John when he moved to Chicago. He was a wonderful musician and a good friend. Along with very good memories he will be thought of often and fondly.
Skip Haynes
December 10, 2011
Jerry Meyer,
I spent the last forty years with your presence always there. Not quite sure what to do now. It's like losing your arm and your dog at the same time - but worse. Your music will and does live on. "there ain't no piano like it, anywhere I've found. . . And that's the truth. I'm sure going to miss you JJ. Amen.
Karen McBride
December 9, 2011
Eva, so sorry to hear about this. John was a dear friend for many years and he will be sorely missed.
Lora Downs
December 8, 2011
I knew John when he was in the band Nighthawk. what a wonderful sweet man. Watching him play always made me smile.
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Robbie Stokes
December 7, 2011
Very sorry to learn of John's passing from Terry Ogolini (Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows, Chicago R and B Kings); in Chicago the radio is playing Aliotta, Jeremiah and Haynes' 'Lake Shore Drive' repeatedly. Peace, brother.
Robbie Stokes, musican/sound technician
Mitchell Aliotta
December 7, 2011
Mornin Reverend
I miss you already. Save me a space for me near God!
December 7, 2011
eva, i'm so sorry about John. a good friend always. He always played my song lake shore drive for me, when he played at Mis Sipp's. God well have a hell of piano man at his side forever. with love marsha bratten
marsha bratten
December 7, 2011
eva, i'm so sorry about John. a good friend always. He always played my song lake shore drive for me, whed he played at Mis Sipp's. God well have a hell of piano man at his side forever. with love marsha bratten
Bill & Patty Gwin
December 6, 2011
Eva and Family, our condolences to you. John will be missed dearly. He was a great musician, friend and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry Coleman
December 6, 2011
Jim, you may remember me, I grew up in Chester and John and I played in a couple of bands together. The Charger and then the Night Owls, You in fact played with us in the Chargers, we really had a great sound. John will be missed. I heard today on WGN Radio in Chicago of his passing. He will be missed. Please pass on my condolences to your family.
Jerry Coleman
Patti Lange
December 6, 2011
i am so very glad i stopped in to spend time with ya when i came home JJ. After 20+ years away and only phone conversations in between.. It was great to make music together while i was there. i am extremely sad to know if i go home again you will not be there to visit, but i know you will be in my and all of hearts now, closer than the miles have kept us over all of years we were friends and family... YOU JJ, will be missed and loved forever... Patti, Angel & Schuyler (my little boy who you will now be near)
Love and comfort to all who will be near in this time of loss...
George Millspaugh
December 6, 2011
John was a friend and fellow musician, we jammed together in the late 70's in my band at the time called Pearl Handle Band. I lost touch with him, he will be sorely missed. Big G.
Darla Loftus
December 6, 2011
Jim, Tim, Susan, and all your families:
I'm so sorry to learn of John's death. I used to listen to his music, constantly, and had such a great time with all of you (and Del...rest her soul, too), when we went to Stonehenge, in Lebanon, IL to hear John, and the "Acme Thunder Band." I'll never forget that...ever!
Much love and sympathy to all, Darla (Stoffel)
Jeff Jeremiah
December 6, 2011
Missy & I had a great time the day this photo was taken, before the reunion concert at St. Louis, MO...Sean was surprised to see how many people knew of his Grandfathers' music...Ashley was sad to learn of the news of her Grandpa Jeremiah...
Don DiVito
December 6, 2011
John, I will miss you old friend!
Jerry Gooden
December 6, 2011
I was friends with John about 20 years ago while I lived in Steeleville. He was so interesting to talk to and an amazing musician. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Julie Wahlman
December 6, 2011
John was best man at our wedding in August of 1985. He was a great, true, genuine friend to Robert and myself. Rest well brother John. Rock on and tell Robert I said hi!
TJ and Ashlynn
danna pavlik
December 6, 2011
jeremiah.... i havent seen or talked to you in years...you would be soooo proud of TJ.....he is now a daddy.and you are a grampa....your time was cut short Jeremiah...and now ur an angel......so keep a look out for all of us ok? we love you jeremiah....i for one will never forget you!
dana pavlik
December 6, 2011
you will be missed ....i'll always love you ...how could i not? you would have been proud of your son and its sad that you never got to meet your grand daughter.....:)
Gregory-George Groeper
December 6, 2011
Rock on John!
Thanks for making life more sweet and loving with your music... Chicago misses you so much! Heaven just won't know what to do with you ;-)
Gregory-George
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