Bishop John R. Gorman Obituary
The world bids farewell to Bishop John R. Gorman (Orland Park, Illinois), departing on June 2, 2025 at the age of 99. Bishop John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kathryn Gorman and Lawrence Gorman; his siblings, Reverend Lawrence J. Gorman and Mary Catherine Lenz (late Henry); and his nieces and nephews, H. Thomas Lenz (Deborah) and Dr. Lawrence Lenz.
He is survived by: his nieces, Catherine Patterson (Robert) and Therese Bensinger (Richard); and his nephew Dr. John Lenz (Joan).
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 9th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Tuesday, June 10th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM at the Our Lady of the Woods Church (10731 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL 60462). A Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Interment private at Holy Sepulchre CemeteryIn lieu of flowers, donations to University of St. Mary of the Lake, http://www.usml.edu or Archdiosese of Chicago https://www.archchicago.org would be appreciated.
