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Winnetka Obituary: John E. "Jack" Townsend, 87
A memorial service will be May 22 in Winnetka.

The following obituary is courtesy of Donnellan Family Funeral Services.
John E. “Jack” Townsend, age 87, of Winnetka, Illinois, peacefully passed away May 11, 2015. Jack was born on February 6, 1928 in Rochester, New York to Noel and Donald Townsend. Beloved husband of Eva Townsend for sixty-four years; loving father of Kenneth and Kathryn (Louis Komjathy), and the late John Jr. (Kathleen); devoted grandfather of Niles (Shannon Callahan), Kenneth Jr. and Emanuel Townsend; adored great grandfather of Nathanial, Lilah and Mikayla Townsend.
Jack attended New Trier, Cornell University and graduated from the University of Illinois. He was a real estate broker on the north shore for sixty years. He was a member of the North Shore Board of Realtors serving several years as president. Jack was also an active lifelong member of Christ Church.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 22, 2015, 1:00pm at Christ Church of Winnetka, 784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, IL. 60093. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church or a charity of your choice
MEMORIAL SERVICE
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Friday May 22, 2015, 1:00 PM at Christ Church in Winnetka, 784 Sheridan Road at Humboldt, Winnetka, IL 60093.
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