John R. Horgen

John R. Horgen, U.S. Army Veteran,  aka “Jack the Mailman”. Former longtime resident of Chicago Ridge.

Beloved husband of Mary nee Abramowicz for 68 years.

Loving father of Jacqueline (Dennis) O’Doherty, Janice (the late Steve) Ithal, Joyce (Wayne) Colman, Joan (Steve) Blanton, Jean (Tom) Nielsen,  & Jill Horgen.

Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Robert, Brittany (Dave), Samantha,John (Morgan), Eugene (Haley), Stevie, Shannon, Kaitlyn, Amanda (Ricky), & Lauren (Joshua).

Proud great-grandfather of Emily, Ethan, Colton, Jace, Liam, Sonny, Lincoln & Baby Boy Hudson due February 2026.

Devoted son of the late Marie nee Naylor & Harold Horgen.

Dear brother of the late Mary Miller, William Horgen, & Karen Wojtowicz.

Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Resting at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn where Services will take place Wednesday January 7th at 10:00 am.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Visitation Tuesday, January 6th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm.