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John Schilling Obituary

JOHN T. SCHILLING ST. JOHN, IN John T. Schilling, age 71 of St. John, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Zubrenic). Loving father of John (Anna) and Tom (Nikki) Schilling. Cherished grandfather of Victoria and Alexandra. Devoted son of the late Louis and the late Estelle Schilling. Loving brother of Peggy (David) Bielski, Theresa (Marvin) Crook, Ted (Renee), Richard (Peggy), Eugene (Pam), Michael (Lois), Robert (Royleen) Schilling, late Frances (James) Vermillion, late Thomas, late Timothy, and the late Louis Schilling. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. John was the founder of T&J Landscaping. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed pigeon flying and horse racing. Visitation Friday, March 25, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John to St. John the Evangelist Church - Day Chapel. Liturgy of the Word 10:00 am. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to The Shrine of Christ's Passion preferred. 219-365-3474 www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by The Times on Mar. 24, 2016.

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Heidi Sencaj Zima

April 1, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of an old High School friend from DCHS. John, you will be missed, may your Rest in Peace!

Jimmie Vowell Jr

March 28, 2016

My most heartfelt condolences to the entire Schilling family.

James Bruno

March 28, 2016

Truly sorry for your loss, my god bless you in these times.

Chris Vowell

March 25, 2016

Our family sends our love and prayers.

-Chris, Ji, Hailey, and Matthew Vowell.

Marie Mosher

March 25, 2016

John was the best neighbor and friend that you could ever wish for. He will be missed. With deepest sympathy.

March 25, 2016

Please accept our most sincere sympathy and may God bless the Schilling family. Mel and Thelma Fath

March 24, 2016

We want to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of John. You will miss him dearly but your fond memories will keep him with you always. May the good Lord bring you comfort and peace.
The A. A. Forszt Family

Fred Koegel

March 24, 2016

My deepest condolences to the entire Schilling family. RIP John

Joe Gerlach

March 24, 2016

May my Dear friend John, Rest In Peace. Our prayers are with the Schilling Family at this time.

March 24, 2016

So very sorry to hear about John's passing, wishing the family all the best in your loss. We Lyndel and JoAnn Adams were very good friends for many years, he will be missed.

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