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John Muchmore
November 9, 1936 — January 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Dr. John M. Muchmore, 88, on January 14, 2025.
John was born on November 9, 1936, to Rose and Maurice Muchmore of Charleston, IL. John attended EIU laboratory schools, graduating in 1954. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1958, and he earned a masters from Northern Illinois University and a doctorate from Northwestern University. His teaching journey included stops in Palatine, IL; Lockport, IL; Crystal Lake School District 155 in Crystal Lake, IL; and then Harper College in Palatine, IL. There, Dr. Muchmore spent 28 years in the Speech-Communications department, from 1967 to 1995.
On August 20, 1960, John married Josephine Riecss. John and Jo raised their family in Crystal Lake before retiring to Elgin, IL.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Josephine, and their four children: Teresa (Jeffry) Koebrich of Elgin, IL; Amy (Michael) Fonk of Geneva, IL; Jeffrey (Michele) Muchmore of Glen Ellyn, IL; and Paul (Guadalupe) Muchmore of St. Charles, IL. John is also survived by his brother Dennis (Deb) Muchmore of Holt, MI; and Naples, FL.
John had eight grandchildren that were his pride and joy: Katie, Mary, Jeffrey, Molly (Billy), Amanda, Emily, Michael, and Matthew. John is predeceased by his parents, his brother Patrick Muchmore, and his sister-in-law Pam Muchmore.
John was the kindest, friendliest, smartest man, and he leaves such an empty space to fill. He often said that he was blessed and lucky to be surrounded by great family and friends, but everyone who knew John knows full well that we were the lucky ones, and our lives will be forever richer for having known him.
Visitation and a funeral mass will take place at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 225 Jewett Street, Elgin, IL on Wednesday, January 22. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, with mass immediately following at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Marklund Home in Geneva, IL or The Salvation Army. For more information, please contact Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 847-289-8054.
John was born on November 9, 1936, to Rose and Maurice Muchmore of Charleston, IL. John attended EIU laboratory schools, graduating in 1954. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1958, and he earned a masters from Northern Illinois University and a doctorate from Northwestern University. His teaching journey included stops in Palatine, IL; Lockport, IL; Crystal Lake School District 155 in Crystal Lake, IL; and then Harper College in Palatine, IL. There, Dr. Muchmore spent 28 years in the Speech-Communications department, from 1967 to 1995.
On August 20, 1960, John married Josephine Riecss. John and Jo raised their family in Crystal Lake before retiring to Elgin, IL.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Josephine, and their four children: Teresa (Jeffry) Koebrich of Elgin, IL; Amy (Michael) Fonk of Geneva, IL; Jeffrey (Michele) Muchmore of Glen Ellyn, IL; and Paul (Guadalupe) Muchmore of St. Charles, IL. John is also survived by his brother Dennis (Deb) Muchmore of Holt, MI; and Naples, FL.
John had eight grandchildren that were his pride and joy: Katie, Mary, Jeffrey, Molly (Billy), Amanda, Emily, Michael, and Matthew. John is predeceased by his parents, his brother Patrick Muchmore, and his sister-in-law Pam Muchmore.
John was the kindest, friendliest, smartest man, and he leaves such an empty space to fill. He often said that he was blessed and lucky to be surrounded by great family and friends, but everyone who knew John knows full well that we were the lucky ones, and our lives will be forever richer for having known him.
Visitation and a funeral mass will take place at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 225 Jewett Street, Elgin, IL on Wednesday, January 22. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, with mass immediately following at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Marklund Home in Geneva, IL or The Salvation Army. For more information, please contact Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 847-289-8054.
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