John Joseph Gleason

John Joseph Gleason obituary

John Joseph Gleason

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John Gleason Obituary

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John Joseph Gleason, age 77, longtime resident of LaGrange; passed away September 28, 2025. Son of the belated Joseph "Red" and Mary Gleason; beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" nee Wright; loving father of Shawn (Michelle) and Mary "Mary Kate" (Tim) Collins; proud Papa to Isabella, Emilia, and Maria Gleason, and Caitlin, Erin, and Martin Collins; dear brother of Eileen (Pat) Flynn, Nancy (Michael) Daley, and Mary (Tom) Weyer; uncle and friend to many.

Visitation 3:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, October 2, at Hallowell & James, 1025 W. 55 th St., Countryside, IL. Funeral Mass 10:00am, Friday, October 3, at St. Francis Xavier, 124 N. Spring Ave., LaGrange, IL. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Francis Xavier Food Pantry (Food Pantry Donations).

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Upcoming Events

Oct

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hallowell & James

1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, IL 60525

Send Flowers

Oct

3

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier

124 N. Spring Ave., LaGrange, IL

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Only 9 hours left for delivery to next service.