John's Memory Wall
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John and I went to grade school together (River School), High School together (Benton Harbor High) and shared several memories after that. He was my best friend and I am so sorry to hear that he left us. Rest assured he is not suffering anymore and is at peace with the world. He is celebrating with his mother, father and grand parents and cancer is no longer an ailment. My sincere condolences to Linda, Tom, Val, Briana and Preston. Your father (brother) was loved and cherished by those that had the pleasure of knowing him and will be missed.
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Larry Fisher
February 23rd, 2021 at 10:58am
I knew John as Preston’s dad. I can’t say much about the the man himself, but Preston has more integrity than just about anyone I know. He’s loyal, hardworking, and dependable. That’s a legacy I know any parent would feel lucky to leave behind. RIP, Mr. Tillstrom.
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Tom Priebe
February 21st, 2021 at 5:59pm
Oh, I am sad to read this. I have such good memories of John from high school! He was so kind, and with such a good humor; a good friend to all who were blessed to know him. He was sort of famous to me, being he was related to Kookla and Ollie! He liked to tease, and was so much fun. John was born two days before me in Mercy hospital, and we were part of the nursery gang who grew up to be friends a few years later. May God give the family His peace, and may you always smile and laugh when you speak of John.
Susan Neuman Stormont
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Susan Neuman Stormont
February 9th, 2021 at 3:03pm
The class of BHHS 1967 sends our condolences to John's family.
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Catherine (Anderson) Taber
February 8th, 2021 at 11:16am