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John Edward Schillen, 79, Ret. CPD Sergeant, at peace April 30, 2026. Beloved husband of Maribeth nee Roubik for 52 years. Loving father of Karri (Dave) Samaritano and Beth Schillen. Proud grandfather "Pa" of Emily, Matthew and Jack. Dear brother of Joanne (the late Tom) Cox. Fond uncle of Christopher and Julia Cox.
Memorial Visitation Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Heneghan-Suerth Directors, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Juliana Church 7201 N. Oketo Ave., Chicago. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Lurie Children's Hospital at https://my.luriechildrens.org/page/43035
Funeral information 773-774-0366 or colonialfuneral.com
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation
225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 4 †Chicago, IL, Chicago IL 60611-2991
Web: https://my.luriechildrens.org/page/43035