John G. Harlan

Altamont - John G. "Wizard" Harlan, 61, on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 went home to be with his lord after a 40 year struggle with health issues as a result of a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Born on June 20, 1949 in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean Harlan. He was a 1967, graduate of Schalmont High School and in 1970 he graduated from SUNY Morrisville. In 1983 he was the successful recipient of a kidney transplant. He was employed by Harlan Manufacturing, Harts Plumbing and Chuck Miles Indian Motorcycle Shop. John is survived by his wife of 33 years Linda Harlan; a daughter Stacy (Mark) Sowalski; a son Robert (Jessica Warner) Harlan; four grandchildren Jonathan Csontos, Ashley Weatherwax, Christopher Csontos and John W. Harlan; a sister Anne (Daniel) Krajewski as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by a niece Michelle Corvinelli and a grandson Jess James Weatherwax. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at St. Lucy's / St Bernadette's RC Church, Altamont. A spring burial will be in Esperance Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, December 20, 2010 from 4 to 8 PM at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018