Bredemann Sr., Joseph J.
87, of Evanston, IL formerly of Rogers Park, promoted to Heaven on February 20, 2014. Beloved and adoring husband of Sara J. “Sally” Bredemann (nee Noonan); most loving father of Joseph J. (Kathleen Marquette), John P. (Kim Gryka), Mary Ann (Stephen J.) Travnik, Thomas P. (Susan Caswell), Martin J. (Kathleen McDonnell) and Marjorie E. (Todd) Richmond; loving grandfather of Kathryn, Julie (John) Messner, Joseph and Elisabeth Bredemann, Anne Bredemann, Sarah Travnik (Paul) Mayhew, Katharine, Mary Elizabeth and Marjorie Travnik, Clare and Thomas Bredemann, Bridget, Andrew, Brian, and Mark Bredemann, Ellen, Jack, Grace and the late Meghan Richmond; great-grandfather of Madeleine Mary Mayhew; devoted son of the late Ellen (nee Swanson) and Joseph J. Bredemann; son-in-law of the late Marjorie (nee Ure) and John P. Noonan; dearest brother-in-law of the late Marjorie Noonan McDermott and loving uncle of Sarah Jo, Jamie (Matthew) Alvord, Molly (David) Henning and the late Megan (Jeff) Griffin; great-uncle of Marnie, John and Christopher Alvord, and David, Mary Catherine and Brian Henning. Forever grateful to his Executive Assistant of 33 years, Jan Swatek, and loving staff, Mary Sevilla and Lilly Obien. Family Man, Boundless Optimist, Veteran, Entrepreneur, Proud Chairman of Bredemann Family Automotive Dealerships, 47-year parishioner/usher at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Founding Member of the Park Ridge Rotary Club, Moppie Captain, Douglas, MI in Summer, Tennis Buff, inspirational and loyal friend to all who had the good fortune of knowing him. As genuine as God makes them. A life well-lived and well-loved. A.M.D.G. Celebration of Life & Rite of Christian Funeral will take place on Monday, February 24, 2014. Visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 12:00 Noon at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 9248 Lawndale Avenue, Evanston, IL 60203. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. As longtime supporters, please consider making a contribution to one of the following, in lieu of flowers: Saint Joan of Arc School, 9245 North Lawndale Avenue, Evanston, IL 60203 or Saint Margaret Mary School, 7318 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645 or Loyola Academy, 1100 Laramie Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 or Regina Dominican High School, 701 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 or Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 100 St. Peter Drive, P.O. Box 248, Douglas, MI 49406 or Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 North Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990