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John Mahler Obituary
John R. Mahler, age 81, of Clarendon Hills, dearly loved husband of the late Jeanne (Lembke), kind and loving "Daddy" to Susan (Joseph) Zahalka, Lisa (Robert) Bosma and Kimberly (Douglas) Ray. Loving "Papa" to Joseph Zahalka, Joshua and Samantha Bosma, Taylor and Marissa Ray. Fond brother of June Mahler and the late Tom Mahler.
Active member of Bethel Lutheran Church for over 50 years and Bethel Lutheran School for over 20 years.
Visitation was Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 9:00am until time of funeral service, 11:00am at Bethel Lutheran Church, 36 N. Grant Street, Westmont, IL. 60559; 630-968-3232. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials to Bethel Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Association-Chicago, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631; 847-933-2413;
Arrangements entrusted to Brian Powell Funeral Directors, Hinsdale. For information: 630-703-9131 or www.powellfuneraldirectors.com.
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Martha Michalek
July 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. There is nothing like a father to his girls - cheerish all of the memories. I am sure that God welcomed him home and he will contiue to look after you.
July 29, 2014
Our condolences to the entire family! God be with you during this trying time and may he guide you all to peace. - Our Love Bill and Cindy (Bahlmann) DeLuca
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