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John Jayson Obituary

John C. Jayson, age 84, a resident of Glen Ellyn and a WWII Army Veteran, passed away. John was a member of Delta Sigma Pi fraternity for 50 years, and a parishioner and usher at St. Petronille Church in Glen Ellyn for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine nee Mrochinski; children, Diane (Kenneth) Schultz, Laurie (David) Swatek, and David Jayson and his grandchildren, Jacob, Laina, Cameron and Elliott. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 9, 2011 from 4-9 p.m. at the Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Funeral mass to be held Saturday at St. Petronille Church, 420 Glenwood Ave. in Glen Ellyn at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation prior at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Memorials to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Attn: Contributions, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, www.fallenheroesfund.org or The Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850 www.fisherhouse.org appreciated. Arrangements by Leonard Memorial Home, (630) 469-0032.

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Mar. 7, 2012.

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March 9, 2012

Laurie and family, Sorry to hear of your fathers passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and hope that all the wonderful memories of your father help all of you cope in this difficult time. Wishing the Best, sincerely, Sue Wydra

Linda & Lenny Wenz

March 9, 2012

Elaine, our deepest sympathy to you at the loss of your loving husband.
Diane, Laurie, David and extended family, our prayers are with you, may you all cherish the memories and know he is at peace and lovingly watching over you all. Love, The Wenz Family

March 8, 2012

Dear Laurie and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hugs to you. Heather Thoma

Mark and Joy Rush

March 8, 2012

Dearest Elaine, Diane, Laurie, David, and families!

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Much love!

Mark, Joy, Sarah, Sam, and Taylor

Mina Karagas

March 8, 2012

Diane,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My deepest condolences on the loss of your Father.

Mina

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