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John R. Powers

Died: Thursday, January 17, 2013
Age: 67
John R. Powers, 67, Lake Geneva, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at his residence. Services at 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Chapel on the Hill. Visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of services at the church. The Steinke Funeral Home, Lake Geneva, assisted the family with arrangements.

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    Condolences
    January 23, 2013 | 06:08 PM

    We're so sorry for the tragic loss of such a dear friend and are here for the family.Sending love and prayers.Lynn and Sharon Fischer

    Lynn and Sharon Fischer
    Lake Geneva
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    Condolences and a remembrance
    January 25, 2013 | 01:27 AM

    I had the pleasure to visit with John over the phone about 13 years ago. I had read his first 3 Catholic books and saw that he had written a fourth about going back to our neighborhood in St. Christina's Parish. I mentioned first that he was in class with my sister at St. C's and he remembered her but said she was one of the smart kids so she didn't hang around with his crowd. Then I asked him to autograph a book for a friend in Fort Worth who was from Chicago's North Side. He said that he would come up with something. As I remember it went like this, " Like all smart North Siders, you have Southsiders for friends." What a great guy!

    Paul Bernardy
    Fort Worth (originally Mount Greenwo
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    So Sorry For You Loss
    March 11, 2013 | 12:30 PM

    To The Family of Jorn R. Powers:

    I've only just learned of John's passing last night at the theatre. Though I only met John twice, when Patent Leather Shoes played in Cleveland, OH, I feel like I've lost a very good friend. I loved his books, and had the honor of playing Becky in what he called "the ultimate community theatre production" of Patent Leather Shoes, since we recreated the national touring company, and our Director, Debby Duffy Young, toured as Sister Helen with the show. To this day, the show remains one of my very favorite experiences. John will be VERY missed, and I'm sure the "real" Eddie Ryan is smiling down on you and giving them all "holy hell" up there. Take care.

    Cindi Verbelun
    South Euclid, OH
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