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John Haney Obituary

John "Jack" A. Haney

Mar 23, 2025

John A. Haney, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025. John was a lifelong resident of Calumet City. He was a 1947 graduate of Thornton Fractional High School. He served in the U.S. Army. Upon completion of his service, he went to work for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. where he was employed for 33 years. He was a 4th degree member of the Cardinal Stritch Assembly #205; 3rd degree member of the Lansing Knights of Columbus #3540; and a member of the American Legion Post #330.

John was married to the love of his life Genevieve for 69 years before her passing. John is survived by his five children: Richard Haney; Jean (Pete) Dornon; Margaret "Peg" Haney; Karen (Barry) Kekelik; Patty (Scott) Guffey. He was a grandpa to Kelly (Ryan Vawter) Haney; John Kekelik; Barry "Chip" Kekelik; Nicole (Matthew von Werder) Kekelik; Brett (Katelyn) Guffey. Also, proud great grandpa to Duke Guffey. There are also many surviving nieces and nephews.

John was one of seven children. Surviving sisters Mary (late Eugene) Fortson; Marcella (late Bob Follman; late Bob Perry); sister-in-law Sandy (late Ray) Haney. John was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Helen Haney, Sr., brother Harry "Bud" (late Dorothy) Haney, Jr., sisters Helen (late James) Fredianelli; and Jean Haney.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, April 1st from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL. Funeral services for John will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2025 DIRECTLY at Jesus Shepherd of Souls, (Our Lady of Knock Church), 501 163rd street, Calumet City, Illinois for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. John will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Calumet City, Illinois. John was loved by many and he will be truly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any organization that serves individuals with intellectual needs per the Knights of Columbus; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; or National Law Enforcement Memorial. www.schroederlauer.com

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Published by The Times on Mar. 30, 2025.

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Lisa A. Misch

April 5, 2025

Jean and Peggy so sorry to read of your father's passing. Sending love and prayers.

John Yatczyshyn

April 5, 2025

I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Haney. I met Mr. Haney at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City three (3) years ago, while I was visiting the crypt of my dear sister who passed away in 2019. Just ahead of my car by on the right side of road was Mr. Haney sitting on his lawn chair under the protection of a towering oak tree. He drove out there just about every day, in warm weather and even in those cold, snowy winter days keeping watch from his car. His story spoke of an unending love, a
lifetime committment and a longing to be near his late wife.

The old oak tree that
Mr.Haney sat under on those
warm summer days at Holy Cross
was taken down last Fall, perhaps
fortelling that Mr. Haney's life
journey was soon to end.

Mr. Haney I know is in heaven, he was such a beautiful soul.
+May his memory be eternal...

Ed Zdanowski

March 31, 2025

I met John when attending Mass at Our Lady of Knock since the parish merged and enjoyed visiting with him before Mass started. John had many interesting stories and I´m so sorry to hear this sad news. He and his family are in my prayers.

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Memorial Events
for John Haney

Apr

1

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home

3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438

Apr

2

Funeral service

9:15 a.m.

Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home

3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438

Apr

2

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Jesus Shepherd of Souls (Our Lady of Knock Church)

501 163rd street, Calumet City, IL 60409

Apr

2

Service

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Cemetery

801 Michigan City Rd., Calumet City, IL 60409

Funeral services provided by:

Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home

3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438

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