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John Light Obituary

John E. Light, age 70, of Brookfield. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Roberta J. Light, nee Ogle; fond father of Rebecca (Fiancee Rich Lanting) Brown-Day, Robin (Danny) Wise and Rachel (David) Vallas; dear grandfather of Tim Day, Natalie Brown, Edward Colon Jr., Amanda Wise, Kristena Johnson-Wise, Matthew Wise, Hunter Vallas and Avery Vallas; great-grandfather of Isaiah Robertson; brother of William F. (Cynthia) Light Jr., Florence (Philip) Furu, the late Vera (Louis) Sweet and the late Margaret Light; brother-in-law of Randall (Mella) Ogle, Kim Ogle and the late Scott (Carole Volenec) Ogle; uncle of nine nieces and nephews; Visitation Thursday, July 28, 2011, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Will lie in state Friday, July 29, 2011 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Brainard Ave and 47th Street, LaGrange, from 10:30 A.M. to Time of Service 11 A.M. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to St. John's Lutheran Church, 505 N. Park Rd. LaGrange, IL 60525. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Jul. 27, 2011.

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Rebecca Brown

August 23, 2011

Poppy, We miss you and want you to know that you were/are loved and missed.

Randy and Mella Ogle

July 31, 2011

John will live in our hearts forever as a caring and loving friend,not just a Brother-in Law. We had the best times of our lives at Shadow Lakes,priceless and timeless,where we could take our precious doggies,not have a care in the world and just be us. He is and always will be a big part of our lives,he will live on in our hearts forever. There will never be another JL,he is one of a kind and we will miss him forever. Randy,Mella and Family

Tracy Ruhl

July 28, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to you all!! Here if you need anything!

Janet Finn

July 27, 2011

When we think of John, we always see him smiling and joking around. His presence lifted everyone's mood. Our thoughts and love are with you and the family.

Bonnie & Dave Brown

July 27, 2011

Bobbie, you and you family are in our prayers. John was a good neighbor and a wonderful man. He will turley be missed by everyone. I will always remeber the fun times sitting out side and all of our talks & laughing that was done. May John Rest in Peace.

Angela Zamparelli

July 27, 2011

Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours. We are thinking of you all and of John. Love and hugs the Zamparelli Family.

Tricia Fallon-Wegner

July 27, 2011

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

christine ritz

July 27, 2011

Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers...John was a great man and he will be truly missed. The Ritz and Saibic family.

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