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IN LOVING MEMORY OF John F. Nolan
John F.
Nolan
Jul 24, 1918 — May 11, 2016
DeKalb
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John F. Nolan
John F. Nolan age 97 of DeKalb, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 11, 2016 in his residence in DeKalb. John was born on July 24, 1918 in Mayfield Township, IL, and was the son of James and Mary (Redmond) Nolan.
John was married to the former Dorothy Jane Duffy on November 24, 1945 at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, she preceded him in death on May 12, 2003. John served in the United States Army during WWII in Europe and was assigned to the 9
th
Air Force. He graduated from DeKalb High School class of 1936, he then received his degree from Northern Illinois State Teachers College and then earned his Master's Degree in School of Education and Administration from University of Iowa. John first taught in Lafayette, IL where he later became the Principal of the school. He then became Principal and Superintendent of Atkinson High School and Grade School. Before retiring from the education field John worked as a Teacher, Principal and Superintendent for Seneca, IL school district #170.
John was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, DeKalb Knights of Columbus #717, and Illinois Retired Teachers Association.
Survivors include; son Thomas (Margaret) Nolan of Northbrook, IL, grandchildren; Leslie Nolan of Chicago, and Christine Jensen of Zurich, Switzerland. Numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy Jane, sisters; Margaret and Mary and brothers Thomas, James, William and Paul.
The family would like to thank John's wonderful caregivers over the last several years; Tacci, Breanne, Nicka, Cheryl, Kristi, Kassidi, Bailey, Audra, Danielle, Hannah, Tiffany and Kelly.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Matthew McMorrow officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:00pm-5:00pm with a Wake Service at 4:30pm at Finch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or TAILS in DeKalb. To send an online condolence please visit:
www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com
. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.
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