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John Heskett Obituary

John R. Heskett, age 58, of LaVista. Survived by wife; 1 daughter; 2 step-children; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 sisters; parents Chicago, IL. Cremation to with interment of ashes in Chicago, IL. Memorials requested to the Diabetes Association. Bethany Funeral Home 82nd & Harrison, 402-593-6100.
Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Aug. 11, 2008.

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Maryann Ruzicka Reiter

October 6, 2008

John was my boyfriend in high school. I found out at our 40th reunion that he had died. My husband, Keith, died in July of 2005. It is so good to know that John had a loving family. He was a truely a nice guy. My sympathy to you all.
Maryann

Tom Vega

August 22, 2008

Please extend my sympathies to the John's family. I was a classmate of his in high school and mourn his passing.

Keith Duner

August 14, 2008

I'd like to offer my condolences to John's family and loved ones. I am a high school classmate of John and I remember him very well. He will be missed. Sincerely,

Roger Wimmer

August 14, 2008

My name is Roger Wimmer from the Class of 1967 at Downers Grove North High School in Downers Grove, Illinois. On behalf of our entire class, I would like to convey our condolences to John's wife and family. He was a well-respected and well-liked person in our class and he will be missed.

Pamela Dufresne-Heitz

August 14, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. We go way back past high school to elementary school. I remember him as a kind person. I send my condolences to the family.

Lori Lemmerman

August 14, 2008

To John's Family,

It saddens me to hear of your loss. Time will pass and the wonderful memories of John will help to replace the deep pain that you are feeling right now. I went to high school with John and will remember him forever.

Maiden Name: Loretta Hubbard

Phil Winkelmann

August 9, 2008

John, You were a great neighbor. I'm going to miss our curbside converstions. You will be welcomed with open arms into God's Kingdom.

Randy Gilmore

August 8, 2008

John was a pleasure to work with at UPRR SOC

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