John E. Schillen's obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

John E. Schillen

April 7, 1947 - April 30, 2026 (79 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

John E. Schillen's obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

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John E. Schillen

April 7, 1947 - April 30, 2026 (79 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

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John E. Schillen Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 30, 2026 we had to say goodbye to John E. Schillen of Chicago, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Maribeth; his children, Karri Samaritano (Dave) and Beth Schillen; his grandchildren, Emily, Matthew and Jack; his sister Joanne Cox (late Tom); his nephew Christopher; and his niece Julia Cox.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Lurie Children's Hospital at https://my.luriechildrens.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home



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May 12

Visitation

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes of Chicago
6250 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Wed

May 13

Funeral Mass

St. Juliana Church
7201 N Oketo Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Wed

May 13

Funeral Mass

St. Juliana Church
7201 N Oketo Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

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