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In memory of
John "JR" Russel Wuest JR
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Obituary
John Russell “JR” Wuest Jr, also affectionately known as “Beast” in his youth, passed away on January 11, 2024 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL at the age of 61 surrounded by family. JR was born and raised in the Chicago-land area. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks and made time to watch or listen to their games whenever he could. He frequently described himself as not being a people …
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Condolences to the Wuest family. I met JR through my marriage. My heart aches for he was an extraordinary man. He staye…
Condolences to the Wuest family. I met JR through my marriage. My heart aches for he was an extraor…
Condolences to the Wuest family. I met JR through my marriage. M…
I first met John in 1967 when his family moved in across the alley from me in Chicago,my parents quickly took a liking …
I first met John in 1967 when his family moved in across the alley from me in Chicago,my parents qu…
I first met John in 1967 when his family moved in across the all…
My sincere sympathy to the Wuest family.
JR, your Sunday phone calls and updates on how things were going, will be miss…
My sincere sympathy to the Wuest family.
JR, your Sunday phone calls and updates on how things were…
My sincere sympathy to the Wuest family.
JR, your Sunday phone c…
I've meet John at American Airlines where we worked at real nice person" want to give my condolences to the wuest famil…
I've meet John at American Airlines where we worked at real nice person" want to give my condolence…
I've meet John at American Airlines where we worked at real nice…
Timeline
Born
March 7th, 1962
Started a job at American Airlines
1989
Chicago, IL
Had a child, Bridget Wuest
February 9th, 1992
Park Ridge, IL
Survived by
Predeceased by
John Wuest Sr
Father
Carol Wuest
Mother
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Body donation
Donated to
Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois
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