John Lewis Pouleson Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2025-05-03T16:00:00
End: 2025-05-03T16:00:00
Location: The Drake Oakbrook

In loving memory of John Lewis Pouleson (Oak Brook, Illinois), who departed this world on March 26, 2025 at the age of 85. John Lewis leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Lewis Pouleson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, H. Robert Pouleson and Anne Pouleson; and his brother Robert. He is survived by: his granddaughters, Joanne and Nadine; his wife Joan Pouleson; his children, Glenn Pouleson (Mary Lohmar), Joanne Small (Terry), Brad Pouleson (Ritu Jain) and Nadine Baarstad (Brett); his grandchildren, Sabrina Egan (Pat), Royce Pouleson (Kathy), Nicole Mahoney (Kevin), Kelly Lawhead (Jordan), Taryn Walden (Kyle), Jonah Pouleson, Britta Baarstad, Nelson Baarstad and Kiera Baarstad; and his great grandchildren, Jack Mahoney, Kate Mahoney, Anne Mahoney, William Walden, Poppy Walden and Amos Lawhead. He is also survived by 4 children, 9 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Safari Club International, Illinois & Chicago Chapter, 38864 N Fairfield Rd.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Adams Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home

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March 31, 2025

Mary Grachan wrote a sympathy message

“Mrs. Pouleson and family, I am so sorry for the loss of JP, he was a great man and a wonderful boss. JP was so supportive to me as well as others. He touched my heart in many ways and this is the same for Joan. I am sorry I will be out of town for his Celebration of Life. Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers, JP will be greatly missed. Love, Mary Grachan”

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Celebration of life

The Drake Oakbrook
2301 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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