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Jack Bright Obituary

Jack L. Bright, age 82, born August 30, 1926, Chicago, IL, passed away October 31, 2008, a long time resident of Elmhurst, IL. He was a Veteran. Jack's outgoing personality will be missed. From lively bridge games, puzzles, and a passion for genealogy, he was never at a loss for words and he never forgot a name. Visitation 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, November 3rd and funeral service 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 4, at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst. Survivors include his children Gregory (Julie-Anne) Bright, Victoria (Paul) Fladung, Chirstopher (Bryn) Bright; daughter-in-law Elizbieta Prus-Bright; grand children Eric, Steven and Kenneth Fladung, Douglas M. Martina, Gregory Thomas, Joel, Quinn and Keira Bright; siblings Richard (Dorothy) Bright, Deborah Newett. Preceded in death by his wife Jeannette Marie-Louise Bright nee Sales; sons Jeffrey and Douglas Scott Bright, brother-inlaw Alex Newett. Memorials: Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660 or First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Info: 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Nov. 3, 2008.

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JOANNE GASPERIK

October 27, 2019

Oh, GOODNESS! Already 11 years? This reminder is important because it rejuvenates all the memories that I have, knowing him only for 11 years prior to his passing, from 1997. He was a kind and gentle man. Love to his remaining family.

Mary Ann/Gene Walinski

November 4, 2008

It was always a pleasure to visit with Jack and Jenny on our trips to Chicago, and the one time when they visited us in Chatsworth, Ca.
Mary Ann Mihalovits/Walinski. First cousin.

Cathy Fladung

November 3, 2008

We always looked forward to holidays at the Brights and Jack's stimulating conversations about politics and the world around him. We will miss him so much and we offer our sympathies to Vic and family. It was a shock to us and I wish we could be there to comfort.

Love to All, Hans and Cathy

Rev. Michael Kirchhoff

November 3, 2008

In this time of sadness, please accept our deepest sympathy on the lost of your loved one. The prayers of all our staff and of the residents of the Bridgeway Christian Village are certainly with you in these difficult hours.

In the silence and emptiness of your bereavement, turn within to your heart, and know that God is your strength and is with you throughout these difficult days.


“I know that my Redeemer lives,
And at last will stand upon the earth;
And after my body has wasted away,
Then without flesh I shall see God,
Whom I shall see for myself,
And my eyes shall behold, and not as a stranger.”
Job 19:25-27

Bridgeway of Bensenville
Bridgeway Christian Village

Jan Martin

November 3, 2008

Jack's church family at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst will miss him dearly. He was well-loved by our congregation and such a gentle soul. We are so sorry for your loss and are mindful of the one-year anniversary of Jeff's untimely death, just one day earlier. Our prayers to your family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

We will miss you, Jack.

Joanne Gasperik

November 2, 2008

Jack was a most loyal cousin! He was a kind and gentle man as I was fortunate to know him. He always introduced me as his 'dear cousin' - a reflection on him, more than on me.
Love to all of his dear family.
Joanne Gasperik - first cousin, once removed

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