John M. "Jack" Sullivan

SULLIVAN, WHITING, ULLMAN, ADAMEK, BAILEY

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 6/26/2009 at 09:24:58

John M. (“Jack”) Sullivan, 85, of Iowa City, went to be with the Lord early in the morning of Wednesday, June 24, 2009 following a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 228 E. Jefferson, Iowa City, on Saturday, June 27 at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26 at Lensing Funeral Service, 605 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City, where a vigil service will begin at 6:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be directed to Iowa City Hospice.
Jack was born on August 11, 1923, in Chicago IL, and is survived by Jacquelyn B. Sullivan, his wife of 61 years, by his siblings Sister Marie Sullivan, O.P. and Gerald Sullivan, and by his children John M. Sullivan, Jr. (Sharon Whiting), Minneapolis, MN; Patricia Ullman, Glencoe, IL; Kevin Sullivan (Cathy), Charles City, VA; and Mary Adamek (Steve), Solon, IA. His grandchildren include Lauren and Danny Ullman, Rachel and Emily Adamek, and Catherine Bailey-Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Mary Sullivan of Chicago, IL.
Jack began and ended his career working with people in Personnel (later known as Human Resources). In between, he held a number of senior management and executive positions in a variety of businesses ranging from foods to recycling. He served in the Army as a medic in WWII, winning a Bronze Star, and was a member of American Legion Post 721. After retirement, he continued to give of his time and talents in several volunteer capacities, including SCORE. But of all his accomplishments, the one he was most proud of was his family, who will miss his kindness, humor and indomitable spirit. He never had a bad day.
The family wishes to give its special thanks to the wonderful staff of Mercy Hospice and Iowa City Hospice for all of their help during Jack’s last days.