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Obituary

John “Jack” Campion Makuch, 72, passed away on March 9, 2024, in Des Plaines, IL after a long illness. 

Born on March 16, 1951, in Middletown, CT, Jack earned his B.A. from St. Michaels College, and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Vermont College. Jack loved spending time with his two daughters, writing novels, painting, and enjoying the company of longtime friends from Church Street in Northbrook, Illinois. Jack had a great sense of humor, …

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Jack was a great guy. I always looked forward to grabbing a burger and beer with him at Charlie Beinlich’s. Aside from …
Jack was a great guy. I always looked forward to grabbing a burger and beer with him at Charlie Bei…
Jack was a great guy. I always looked forward to grabbing a burg…
Jack was a great guy.  I always looked forward to getting a burger and beer with him at Charlie Beinlich’s. Apart from …
Jack was a great guy.  I always looked forward to getting a burger and beer with him at Charlie Bei…
Jack was a great guy.  I always looked forward to getting a burg…

My condolences to Jack's family. I'm sorry for your loss. I knew Jack as a young man when he lived in Connecticut and V…

My condolences to Jack's family. I'm sorry for your loss. I knew Jack as a young man when he lived …

My condolences to Jack's family. I'm sorry for your loss. I knew…

sending you and your family all of our love, xx

nolan & annie 

sending you and your family all of our love, xx

nolan & annie 

sending you and your family all of our love, xx

nolan & annie 

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Born

March 16th, 1951
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Passed away

March 9th, 2024
Des Plaines, IL

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Cause of death

Parkinson's disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

G. L. Hills Funeral Home
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