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John Kickels Obituary

John G. Kickels, age 78, of Lemont passed away. He was a Korean War Veteran and served with the U.S. Army. Plant Manager of Continental Distillery for ten years, Owned and Operated the Carousel Lounge anT d Liquor Store from 1970-1987, and was Business Manager of St. Patrick Church, Lemont, for ten years. Survived by his wife, Margaret "Peg"; six children, Kathy (Bob) Moncek, Mike (Louise), Linda (George) Stoops, Mark (Christine), Kevin, and Jim (Krissy); and ten grandchildren, Kristin, Brian, Jason (Erin) and Laura Moncek, Stephanie, Elizabeth and Gordon Kickels, Morgan Kickels, and Kymee and Ryan Kickels; and two sisters, Mary Kay Kickels and Delores (late Jack) Curns. Visitation Monday, 2-8 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 10 a.m. to St. Patrick Church, Lemont, for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

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Published by Lemont Reporter/Met on Mar. 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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Jessica (Maske) McCutcheon

March 30, 2011

I wanted to express my deepest sadness to Peg and the entire Kickels family. John was a great friend to my entire family. I have many fond memories of growing up on Eureka and Warner Street. John will be missed.

Jim Kickels

March 21, 2011

Dad, you are no longer in pain and you can run, play golf and do everything you use to do!! You are in a better place watching over us, but you will be missed!! I LOVE YOU! Jimmy

Bob, Sue, Jeff & Brad Cesario

March 8, 2011

We're sorry for your loss. John welcomed us to Lemont 30 years ago as a friend and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 8, 2011

To the entire Family,
So sorry for your loss.
We remember John from the Carousel, St Patrick's Show of Shows and Beaten Path Days. Respectfully, Bob and Irene Donofrio

Bruce Povalish

March 7, 2011

John was a good friend to our family and the Lemont community. Our prayers are with the entire family.

Vince and Kim Zajec

March 7, 2011

To the entire Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Joe Santos

March 7, 2011

To the entire family,

The world lost a great man. He was a second father to many of us growing up. Our deepest sympathies go to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

vince santoro

March 6, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael Duffy

March 6, 2011

Kevin & Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. God Bless.

Mary Nowak

March 6, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Kickels family. When I think of Mr. Kickels it brings a smile to my face. He had a great sense of humor.

Loryl & Don Fisher

March 6, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the whole Kickles Family. He will be missed. Lemont has lost another "great one".

Bob Hayes

March 6, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Peg, Mary Kay, Dee, Mike, Kathy, Linda, Kevin, Jim, Mark and all of the Kickels family with the loss of the patriarch of a wonderful caring and supportive family. May he rest in peace.

March 6, 2011

Our deepest sympathy go out to mike and the kickels family John was a good man and I"ll anyways remember the good times at the lounge. Frank + Rosemary Ekkert

March 6, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. John was a great guy and we have a lot of wonderful memories of the great times we had. Our hearts go out to the entire Kickels family. Please accept our love and sincere sympathy for your loss.

Brian & Lori Sahs & family

March 5, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Kickels family. John was a great guy and will be remembered fondly.

Dick and Linda Darling

March 5, 2011

Our thoughts & prayers are with you all I know we will all remember all the good times. John & Betty Boldt

Tish Kaatz

March 5, 2011

What a Lemont icon. Always will remember John stopping by Gramma Kaatz's when we were cooking out in the back yard when he drove by in the alley.
My sympathy to all the Kickels and their families.

March 5, 2011

Our sympathy and prayers to the Kickels family. R.I.P. John Kickels.
~Love & God Bless!
Brian & Dodie Wondolowski

Greg & Michele Sniegoski

March 4, 2011

Our condolences to the entire Kickels Family. Many great memories over the years. May he Rest In Peace.

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