John Strnad Obituary

Theresa,
We first met your family when we moved into the house to the south of yours on Wesley Avenue in 1985. I believe that John was just a freshman in high school at that time. Our family came to know and like all of you. We were so saddened to learn of John's illness and death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary, Matthew, Stephen Lilly
Diane Minarik

To John's family,
We were graced with John's presence when he dated my neice Jennifer Burke. Our entire family enjoyed his loving kindness. He was a delight to have at our family gatherings. Please, accept our sympathy for your great loss. I feel truly blessed to have known him, even briefly.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Aunt Bridget

To John's family and friends,
He seemed such a gentle loving man. I met John on a retreat with Old St. Patrick's Church, and his hugs and smiles were simply wonderful. I am sorry for your loss, and I hope you feel his spirit in the gentle moments.

Thank you for sending me the notice of John's passing, though I was so hoping to hear from him at some point, and to have him talk about getting back into the job search.

I've thought of him from time to time, wondering how he was doing. The announcement is so correct: John was a fighter, yet a gentle one - thoughtful and of good hope.

My thoughts are with you all.

- Claudia D. - UIAA Alumni Career Center.

Dear Theresa and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your brother and our prayers go out to you. He was a man of great character and I will always remember the special time we had when John spent Christmas dinner in the Georgopoulos home. He felt like someone you knew forever when you met him.
Nick (Kathy's brother)

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

Dear Theresa, Forrest, Sharon and Family,
We hope you know how much we cared for John. We remember watching him cross the finish line at U of C after all that hard work. He looked great after running all those miles!
He was strong, and strong-willed. He touched my entire family with his ability to listen, his genuine interest, and his warm and caring smile. I always felt better after a visit with him.
He is now able to rest, and although we miss him, we must be happy for him as he passes on to a better place.

With all our love,
Jim and Kathy Walsh

Dear Theresa,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I remember eating Easter supper with him at Kathy and Jim's house a few years ago. He was so enjoyable and interesting. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him. I am keeping you and his loved ones in my prayers and know that you will find comfort in your many fond memories of John.

Theresa and Forrest, I was sorry to hear about John's passing. He has touched many lives by his example of how to go forward in life regardless of very difficult circumstances. He was very brave. You can be proud of him.
Sincerely, Jim and Carol (Walsh) Rosentreter

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yours In the Bonds,

Theresa and Forrest, We are very sorry for your loss. John was a good friend and a good man who did not let his condition hinder his pursuits. I remember watching him cross the finish line in the rain a couple of years ago at the U of C mini-marathon. I was very proud of him and his accomplishment. I also fondly remember going to a White Sox game with my brothers and John. After the game, he let us drag him from there to the House of Blues to see Collective Soul play live. He had a lot of energy considering what he had been through. Now he can get that peaceful rest he deserves. And his friends and family can rest assured he is in a good place and smiling... Sincerely, Peter Walsh on behalf of my parents, Jack and Jacque Walsh, as well as my 8 brothers and sisters.

You were a loyal friend and brother and will be missed deeply. To John's family, please accept my most sincere condolences.
Yours In The Bonds,
Beta Delta 608

Sharon there are no words or tears that I can give or shed that will bring John back and I would cry a river for you if that were true. I already miss him and will help you thru this hard journey you have ahead. He loved you with each smile and laugh. You were his soul mate and life partner and I truly believe God picked you for him so he could experience true love here and after he was gone. Thinking of you always, especially today. My heart goes out to you and your family. May some sense of peace be with you, Love Angie

You are and always will be a well loved friend and brother.
Yours in the bonds,
Gamma Kappa 29
Founding Father of the UIC Theta Xi Chapter
Jeffrey Davis

I met John in high school and we have been friends ever since. During high school and college we called ourselves the Berwyn Brothers. He was South Berwyn Brother and I was North Berwyn Brother. We had many great times together and there are so many stories that I could tell, but I wouldnt know which one to choose. He was always there when you needed him and cherished every friendship he had, and my life is better for knowing him. I was always impressed with his knowledge of Chicago, he was like a human map, where ever you wanted to go he knew how to get there. He was also a lover of beer, and the history behind the beer and brewery. He was always talking about different places he wanted to visit and try the different beers that region had to offer. He was always thinking of others, even while he was sick. Last year he had me come over and had a small party to celebrate my birthday. It meant a lot to me that he did that. Even though we were doing what we could for him he was still thinking of others. He was a great guy and we were brothers more than were we were friends and he will be greatly missed, but I know he is with us all in spirit. Next time you are out with your friends, tell some good stories, laugh a lot, have a glass of beer, and remember him, thats what he would have wanted.
Hey Nixon, see you later bro, you will be missed.