John F. O’Meara, 89 of Chicago, Illinois, passed away November 11, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John J. and Mary (Joyce) O’Mara. John graduated from Northwestern Law School in 1960 and started his career as a partner with Lord Bissell & Brook. He then began his own private practice and was a great advocate for his clients. His passions in life were his faith, family, law, and cheering for the White Sox.
John is survived by his children, Marcia (John) Hiehle, John A. (Barb) O’Meara, and Tim (Beth) O’Meara; grandchildren, George, Martina, Natalie, Maeve, Greta, John P., Madelyn, Malin, and Lena; great granddaughter, Giulia; siblings, Ellen Jones and Tom (Elizabeth) O’Meara; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Martin O’Meara, Mary Felsl, Rita Bland, and Jim O’Meara.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9:00-10:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church 1855 Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Mass beginning at 10:00 AM and burial to follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Archdiocese of Gary.
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I’m very sorry to learn of my Uncle Jack’s passing. My mom, Rita, loved him and the entire O’Meara family very much. I am grateful to Uncle Jack for helping my mom get to Lourdes France when she was going through her own health crisis; and helping my brother, John, moving out to Chicago; and his kindness to my son when we came to visit John and him on our way to Matt and Andrea’s wedding. I admired Uncle Jack for being family oriented. I send my love and condolences to his family, Marsha, John and Tim and their families, as well as the O’Meara’s. Love, -Loretta Bland Finkelston
Thinking of you all at this sad time, our thoughts and prayers are with you Sending you much love, -Michael, Fionnuala, Riona, Miceal, Eoin and Finn Conoboy Tourmakeady
