John Edward Shilney

John “Jack” Shilney, 73, of Dowagiac, MI, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 P.M on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Clark Chapel and Cremation Services, 405 Center Street, Dowagiac, MI, with Pastor Stacey Wilder of Calvary Bible Church officiating.  Friends may visit with the family Saturday from 2:00 until the time of the service.  Memorial donations may be made to the family. Those wishing to leave a memory or condolence of John online may do so at www.clarkch.com. John was born December 26, 1941 in Chicago, IL to John J. and Myrtle (Miller) Shilney. He married Margaret DuBrock on January 17, 1965 in Chicago IL.  He proudly served his country for five years while enlisted in the United States Marines.  John was a computer analyst for Cook County and retired in 2001 after 20 plus years of service. He was a friend to many. John is survived by his children, John “Jack” (Bonnie) Shilney, and James Shilney, both of Chicago, IL, grandchildren; Kiersten, John “Jack”, Brendan, Max, Peyton and Aidan, two brothers; Michael Shilney and Larry Shilney both of Chicago, IL, along with many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, a sister Barbara Hlivyak and two brothers Thomas Shilney and Edward “Buddy” Shilney.