John R. “Jack” McAllister, 79 of Huntley and Venice, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 in Sarasota, Florida.
He was born November 23, 1936 in Chicago, the son of Alexander and Mary Gertrude (Miller) McAllister. He was raised on the south side of Chicago and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from DePaul University. He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Schwinghammer on April 4, 1959. He then enlisted in the United States Army. Jack and his wife made their home in Mt. Prospect where they raised their family and Jack worked for Baxter International for 28 years, retiring as a Vice-President of Operations in the mid 1990’s. He enjoyed golf and wintering in Florida.
He is survived by his son, John M. McAllister and his daughter, Maura K. (Mike) Sinnott both of Wauconda, his granddaughters, Megan and Madelyn, his sister, Patricia Harty of Orland Park, cousin, Tom (Lynn) Geary of Oak Park, many nieces and nephews and special friend, Geri Farrell of Huntley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara.
Visitation will be from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 23rd at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 24st at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Saint Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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I am sadden to hear about the passing of John. I had the honor of working with him at Baxter Healthcare. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless you.
My sincere condolences to Jack's Family. I knew and worked with Jack over many years at Baxter, and he is one of the few that I still remembered and thought of fondly after many years of retirement. He was a truly fine man whom I will miss in this life.
Oh my..such a shock to all. My condolences to the family. Jack led the way to many foundational "firsts" at Baxter in the major growth years in the 1970's and 1980's. He was a legend in the Supply Chain field and manufacturing operations. A GREAT experience working with and for Jack. God Bless from the friends in Mountain Home, AR.
A very good man gone far too soon. I joined PPIC under Jack in 1972 on the first day Production Planning and Inventory Control merged. With his calm and steady demeanor, Jack saw us through that transition and many other upheavals including lost carry-on shipments to Puerto Rico. Still have copies of "Jack McAllister paper" and use them often. He will definitely be missed by family and friends. God bless.
It is with deep sadness to hear of Jack's passing. He was a great friend for many years and will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the family. God bless.