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John Spampanato Obituary
Born: January 15, 1949 in Ottawa, IL
Died: March 6, 2021 in Seneca, IL
John W. Spampanato, 72, of Seneca passed away peacefully with family at his bedside on Saturday, March 6, 2021.
A graveside memorial service for friends and family will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 13, at Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
John was born January 15, 1949 in Ottawa to Frank and Alice (Tucker) Spampanato. He was a handyman with many talents. Worked at LOF Glass and Edward Fox Photography Studio. John had many hobbies. He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, walking, bicycling, and kayaking. He also enjoyed drawing, painting, and ballroom dancing.
He is survived by one son, Jeff (Jennifer) Spampanato of Oswego; his daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Wiborg of Seneca; five grandchildren, Nathan and Anna Spampanato, Shelby (Brad Ralston) Boren, Katelynn, and Chloe Wiborg; one great-grandson, Colten; four brothers, Michael, Daniel, David, and Terry Spampanato; two sisters, Phyllis and Bonnie; and his longtime special friend, Phyllis Fiedler.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jason; his brother, Douglas; and two sisters, Barbara Robertson and Connie Spampanato.
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Denise Novak
March 4, 2025
Miss you John. I think of you often. I think of our last conversation. With love and hugs
You were a good man.
Denise Novak
March 21, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the family. I have spoken to John often with his painful sickness and all he has endured. We have been friends for a longtime. My heart is broken at his passing. We worked at Edward Fox photography for many years. You were the best my friend. I miss you! Denise
The Staff of Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home
March 11, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Ruben Alvarado
March 11, 2021
Many enjoyable times with John at LOF or having coffee at local restaurants. He will always be my friend.
The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
March 10, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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