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JOHN C. KERR HIGHLAND, IN John C. Kerr, age 64, of Highland, IN, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Carol (nee Chapski); son, Mike (Patti) Kerr of Dyer, IN; daughter, Julie (Jeff) Leader of Highland, IN; granddaughter, Regan Leader. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 7, 2007 starting at the funeral home with 9:30 a.m. prayers and then heading in procession to St. James Catholic Church, 9640 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN for a 10:00 a.m. Mass with Fr. Keith Virus officiating. At rest, Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville, IN. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home (corner of Main and Kennedy Ave.), Schererville/Highland, In. Prayer service at 3:30 p.m. John was a retired electrician from McCormick Place in Chicago, IL and Local 134 Electricians.
Published by The Times from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2007.

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Mary Lou Lee

December 16, 2007

So sorry to hear (from Sharonda} that your father passed away. I know you'll miss him very much. You and your family will be in my prayers .

Gene Keenan

December 7, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Elaine Scanlon

December 7, 2007

Carol, Mike and Julie
I am sorry to hear about Johns death. He and my father were friends in the union. I remember times when my sisters brother and I were little coming to your house in South Holland, and also going to the cottage in Michigan. He will be truly missed. Im sorry I was unable to attend the services.

Michael Scobey

December 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Carol.

Patricia Fisher

December 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Sharonda LeCoure

December 6, 2007

You all have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are prayers are with you.

Tim Fitzgibbons

December 6, 2007

The Fitzgibbons family would like to express our most sincere condolences to the Kerr family in your time of sorrow. John was a wonderful man and a true Union brother; he will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Al Mohead

December 4, 2007

My condolence to the Kerr famly,your union brother-----AL

Judy Paden

December 4, 2007

Our hearts go out to you and your family members in your time of grief. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this trying time an easier one to bear.
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