John F. O'Keefe Obituary
We announce the death of John F. O'Keefe (Lockport, Illinois), who passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 78. John will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John F. O'Keefe to pay them a last tribute.
John will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew John will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. John’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his mother Catherine O'Keefe; and his sisters, Carole Jean and Terri. He is survived by: his daughters, Joanne Tomczuk (Ed), Jenny Ziegler (Al) and Jill Dirilten (Sully). He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
If you are so inclined, please consider making a donation to The Friends of Sunny Hill, Inc. (http://www.friendsofsunnyhill.com.), Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care (http://www.lightways.org.), or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (http://www.nationalmssociety.org.) in his memory.
