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John Selander Obituary
Loving husband of the late Jeanne R. (nee DiVall) Selander, whom he married September 15, 1979; beloved father of Michelle, Christine, Katherine and Megan Selander; devoted son of the late Roland and Marie Selander; dear brother of the late Robert (Marge) Selander; fond uncle of Alison, Andrew and Dennis Thurow; Robbie (LeAnn) Selander and Jennifer (Glenn) Hull; adored son-in-law of Bob and Ann DiVall; adored brother-in-law of Linda and Diane (Mark Thurow) DiVall.
John grew up in Des Plaines, was a 1966 graduate of Maine West High School, Park Ridge and held degrees from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL and Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL. He was employed for twenty years with Kraft Foods, Northfield, IL and was a former member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Wheeling, IL and currently was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Naperville. John loved gardening, planes, golf, bowling and barbecuing, but he got the most joy from watching his daughters grow up and being part of their many school activities throughout their young lives. He was an enthusiastic Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 3, 2:00-7:00 P.M at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Services will begin Monday, June 4, at 9:15 A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville. Interment: Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Make-A-Wish Foundation, 640 N. LaSalle Dr. #280, Chicago, IL 60610. For information call 630-355-0213.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sue Stein
June 11, 2007
Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear of your loss.
Kathy Tetzlaff
June 6, 2007
I am Kathy Tetzlaff, the sister of John's close friends Joe and Peg Persaud. As another of his friends, I know John to be the kind of man every man wants to be. He embodied all things good and pure. I will miss his light, thoughtfulness, and love dearly. -- Peace and Light,
Kathy Tetzlaff (nee Persaud)
JoAnn Zimmerman
June 5, 2007
We are so very sorry for the loss of your father. You may not remember us, but we lived behind you in Wheeling on Mayer Avenue (next door to the Schmid family, who lived directly behind you.) Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. I knew your mom and dad from when we were at Mark Twain School. I helped your mom with the Spaghetti dinner night. Your parents were wonderful people. No words can express how sorry we are, but know that we share in your sadness.
Hal & Peggy Bernthal
June 4, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Zifka-Royce
June 4, 2007
To John's Family; I grew up with your father in Des Plaines. We graduated together in 1966. I was shocked and saddened to read of your father's death and that of your mother. Pls accept my deepest sympathy.
Stephanie Zifka-Royce
John, Paulette, Chris, Joe and Nick Andrews
June 2, 2007
Dear Christine, Katie, and Megan,
We want to share our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time and wanted you to know how fond we were of your father a truly great man whose strength, warmth and compassion were examples to us all.
Our memories of both your mom and dad include the times we shared in Wheeling living on Meyerson Way participating in neighborhood activates, school functions and casual get togethers, while watching you kids play and grow up. We loved having your family over for social occasions and will always cherish the day we were able to attend a Brewers game, as your dad seemed to really enjoy his family and friends.
Your father's love for you girls was evident in everyway.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you continuously.
Love,
The Andrews
Shawn and Randa McCullough and Paver
June 1, 2007
To Linda and John's daughters, you are in our heart and thoughts. We wish you all the love and comfort that you deserve and need. God bless you. love, Shawn and Randa
Pam & Rick Carlson
June 1, 2007
Rest in peace John. You have been an extraordinary husband and father and an example to all of us as to how to live our lives.
David Lee
June 1, 2007
Johnny SOCKO Selander is an outstanding human being.He symbolizes everything that is good. He was kind, gentle and fun to be with. He was a true friend and will be missed dearly. A wonderful person and just a fantasic man.
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