Memorial

John Patrick Gorman, 80, a longtime resident of Marion died at his home on Saturday March 21, 2015 following an extended illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM on Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. Rev. David O’Connor will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 6 to 8 PM on Monday and at the Church after 9:30 AM on Tuesday.

Survivor include his loving wife Judith, sons Christopher (Shannon) and Kevin, grandson Kevin, brother Thomas, brothers-in-law David, Jack (Patricia) Richard, and James Carstensen, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Grace, brothers James and Robert, and sister Margaret Boldebuck. 

John was born on August 14, 1934 in Sioux City and was raised in Elmhurst, Illinois. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1952 and Quincy College in 1957. He married Judith Ann Carstensen on October 16, 1966 in Clinton at Sacred Heart Church, and moved to Marion in 1979. He retired from Rockwell Collins as a senior professional staffing specialist. An avid Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cub fan, he enjoyed spending time with his family and his beagle Shelby. 

Memorial donation may be given to Hospice of Mercy in John’s name.