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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/aurora-beacon-news/obituary.aspx?pid=176277896 I ran across this obituary in the Beacon. I ran into him while on R&R in the Philippines in 1967, I believe, but hadn't seen or heard from him since that time. I sent a previous note before but haven't heard a thing. I don't believe I sent it in the forum. Dave Croyl
John R. Sperry II, 68, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Rush-Copley Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1947 in Aurora the son of John and Helen Sperry. Visitation will take place from 1-4 P.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Salem Lutheran Church, 1022 N. Main St., Sandwich followed by a funeral service at 4 P.M. Interment will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Rush-Copley Foundation, 2000 Ogden Av., Aurora, IL 60504 or to Salem Lutheran Church. Arrangements are being handled by The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Pl., Aurora. For further information, please call 630-897-9291 or visit our website at www.healychapel.com to sign the online guestbook. - See more John was recently sharing a room with my Dad at Jennings Terrace in Aurora, until his passing. at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/aurora-beacon-news/obituary.aspx?n=john-sperry&pid=176277896&fhid=15819#sthash.HNHszcJe.dpuf
Sherry Stiegleiter McKirgan
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Sherry Stiegleiter (McKirgan)
John was sharing a room at Jennings Terrace with my Dad. The first couple of times I saw him I didn't know who he was. I was sitting with them at dinner when I started asking him questions....where are you from? ....what school....finally...what's your last name. Then I told him...you know, we went to Hight school together..graduated together. Small world. The evening before he last left for the hospital he was telling me about getting together some of his tools.....in tool boxes that he made...and giving them to his grandsons....he was quite pleased about it. He was also making plans to move to a VA home in Lasalle. John and my Dad did the same kind of work...both were in the Navy....but they couldn't share....Dad's lost a lot of his words, but he enjoyed listening. Naturally John was bored....not a lot to do for him. One Saturday night there was a Blue Grass band playing at the Sheltered Care side of Jennings so I wheeled him over to listen for a couple of hours. He really enjoyed their music.....it's a group that get's together and practices at Jennings....with other guys...they just jam. Entertaining for all. I would try to get items for John, but I never did get him the tools, for him to mess with his chair....because, he siad....guys just need to fiddle with tools and things. Peace be with you John.