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In memory of
Joseph "Jack" J McGuire
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Personal note from Jill McGuire
Obituary
Award-winning travel writer, author, former Chicago-based press agent, owner/operator of his eponymous public relations firm and past president of The Publicity Club of Chicago, Jack McGuire died at home on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the age of 95.
As head of 20 North Productions, Jack wrote and produced syndicated radio programs including “Make Believe Bandstand,” replicating live remote broadcasts of his beloved 1940’s Big Bands. Later, the peripatetic writer/host of “Travel Briefs” delighted his …
As head of 20 North Productions, Jack wrote and produced syndicated radio programs including “Make Believe Bandstand,” replicating live remote broadcasts of his beloved 1940’s Big Bands. Later, the peripatetic writer/host of “Travel Briefs” delighted his …
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What was Jack's favorite color?
Northwestern Purple: GO CATS!
Northwestern Purple: GO CATS!
Northwestern Purple: GO CATS!
What causes did Jack care about most?
Back in the 1980’s Jack wrote a letter to President Ronald Reagan supporting restitu…
Back in the 1980’s Jack wrote a letter to President Ronald Reagan supporting restitution payme…
Back in the 1980’s Jack wrote a letter to President Ronald Reagan supporting restitution payments for the Japanese immi…
What were Jack's favorite local spots?
Jack and I loved to walk in the park. Our favorite spot: Lake Ellyn Park in Glen Ell…
Jack and I loved to walk in the park. Our favorite spot: Lake Ellyn Park in Glen Ellyn, where …
Jack and I loved to walk in the park. Our favorite spot: Lake Ellyn Park in Glen Ellyn, where we’d stroll around the la…
What were Jack's favorite vacation spots?
As a freelance travel writer, Jack didn’t take “vacations.” He traveled to and wrote…
As a freelance travel writer, Jack didn’t take “vacations.” He traveled to and wrote about mor…
As a freelance travel writer, Jack didn’t take “vacations.” He traveled to and wrote about more than 80 countries over …
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Born
February 7th, 1925
Passed away
December 5th, 2020
Wheaton
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Elegy Cremation & Memorial Services
Hospice care provided by
Vitas Healthcare Corp
In lieu of flowers
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$525.00
Raised by 7 people
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