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John D. Roberts
January 14, 1933 — April 9, 2026
John D. Roberts, age 93, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 71 years to Caryl A., nee Olson. Loving father of Laurie (late Thomas) Hayes, Cheryl (Ed) Weber and Lisa (Richard) Law. Cherished grandfather of Catherine and Dennis Hayes; Brian Weber; Madelyn and Jared Law. Dear brother of the late Robert L. (late Jean) Roberts. Fond brother-in-law of Robert (Patricia) Olson. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology. John retired from Illinois Bell/AT&T with 39 years of service. Long-time resident of Tinley Park, IL. Visitation Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607 CLICK HERE to donate online or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741
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Funeral Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m.
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St George Church
Funeral Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m.
Interment with Military Honors
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
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