John S. "Jack" Kirkwood
John S. "Jack" Kirkwood
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Beloved husband of 31 years to Beth (nee McElroy) Kirkwood.
Devoted father of Mike (fiancée Natalie) Kirkwood, Tim Kirkwood and Megan Kirkwood.
Dear son of the late Robert and Mary (nee Ryan) Kirkwood.
Cherished son in law of the late Edward and Rita McElroy.
Loving brother of Kathy Kirkwood, Diane Azim and JoAnn (Jim) Doherty.
Fond brother in law of Edward T. (Demetra) McElroy and David McElroy.
Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Longtime trader at the Chicago Board of Exchange.
Proud graduate of De La Salle High School and Western Illinois University.
Visitation Sunday 2-7 p.m.
Funeral Monday 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Michael Church, Mass 9:30 a.m.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
In lieu of flowers donations to Mulliganeers, 612 72nd Ct., Downers Grove, IL 60516, www.mulliganeers.org or The 100 Club of Illinois, 875 N. Michigan Ave., #1351, Chicago, IL 60611, www.100clubil.org would be appreciated.
Please leave a memory for the family on Jack's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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Dan McMillan
Yesterday
Our Condloences go out to Beth and the Kirkwood family. You are in our prayers. Jack was a wonderful human being who loved his family and friends. He has left us much too soon. But the memories will live forever.
TOM MALLON
November 9, 2025
My love and prayers for you JACK and your family. God holds you. You are in my prayers. Your friend Tom Mallon and family. Memories of you make me smile
Chris Cooney
November 9, 2025
Jack was very approachable and always smiling
Jim Whitting
November 9, 2025
One of the best at the CBOT
RIP Jack
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Jack Hanrahan
November 9, 2025
Great Guy
Mike Allen
November 8, 2025
A True Gentleman and a kind and very learned person
Was a pleasure to know Jack
Tom Burke
November 5, 2025
Beth and family,
So sad to hear of Jack´s passing. Always upbeat and great company- we will miss him.
God bless,
Tom and Julie Burke
JANE AND KEN NOLAN
November 5, 2025
Beth and family, please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad and difficult time! Our prayers are with you always!
Jane and Ken Nolan
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