Born John H., Jr.
Born Jr., John H., 53, owner of Stone Masons, Inc. passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011. Rosary 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 12 and Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, both at Church of the Magdalen. Survivors: wife, Betty Ann (Fitchett) Born, children, John B. Born of NY, NY, Mitchell Born of Wichita, Kenton Born of Livermore, CA, Mason Born and Audrey Born, both of Wichita; parents, John H. and Jolene (Groner) Born, Sr.; siblings, JoAnnette Lorenzetti of Darien, IL, Jacqueline Wilson (Steve) of Dallas, TX, Joyce Mayer of Houston, TX, Rodney Born (Raedean) of Olathe, KS Bradley Born and Anne Root (Scott), both of Wichita. Memorials have been established with Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School, 8506 E. Central, Wichita, KS, 67206 and Church of the Magdalen School, 2221 N. 127th E., Wichita, KS, 67206. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Rosary 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 12 and Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, both at Church of the Magdalen.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Jerry & I send our sincere love and prayers It does not seem fair, and yet our GOD above has taken to himself someone very special,John has touched so many lives and most likely changed a few for the better. So many will strive to be the role model he has been to family & friends.
I remember him as a kind man who enjoyed family and friends. I have fond memories of learning how to play ‘pitch’ in the kitchen. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Shari and I send our deepest sympathies to John and his family. While I did not have the privilege of knowing John Jr. personally, I have had the great pleasure of serving with John, Sr. on a local bank board. I can only imagine the fine man John Jr. was and the character Im sure he inherited form his father. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Born family.
To the Born family, I was a classmate of John’s in high school at Bishop Carroll and read his obituary in the paper. John was always nice, friendly, and smiling when I knew him. I haven’t seen him in many years but wanted to offer my condolences and prayers to your family. Valerie(Lindquist)Morley, Class of 1976
To Betty and children and all the Born Family, so saddened to hear of your loss, our hearts are heavy for you at this time. The Lord got another good one.
We are sorry about the his death. Max Van Leeuwen was from St. Paul, Ks. He said that he played basketball with his dad. He also said that he got him to join the K of C. We will be praying for him.
Betty, I was shocked and saddend on hearing of the loss of John. I considered him to be one of the finest men I have known. I hope you and the boys may find comfort soon.
To John’s family: We knew John only briefly, but in that short time he offered his kindness and frindship willingly. He will missed by many but will remain in hearts for an eternity. Thinking of you, Dan and Cherie Flanders.
Dearest Uncle Junior and Aunt Jolene, Our hearts are sadden to learn of John being called to the Lords special flock. You have made the ultimate sacfrice in surrendering him into the hands of our Lord and Savior. The lost of a child is so different than other losses we bear. We know your pain and saddness.Your grace and faith have been an inspiration to me thruout my life. Our family has been blessed with many,many special people. We also have been blessed with a strong faith. This will see you thru in the hours,days and years ahead. Our prayer this day, is for all of Little Johns loving family find the peace,comfort and grace that God has granted him. John will remembered and will forever hold a special place in our hearts and prayers. Love Frank,Beverly and Anthony Masovero
Dear Born Family, I was so sorry to read about John in the paper. John was such a great friend to my brother when he needed a friend. My parents and I have always been grateful for John and how he helped Mike. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. I am sure that there is some serious fishing/hunting going on in heaven right now if that is allowed!
John and Jolene: You will not remember us, but back in Little League Days, Devlin played catcher to John’s pitching. What a great little player John was. One can lose a spouse, a parent, a sibling, but I can not comprehend anything more devastating than to lose a child. My prayers and deep, heartfelt sympathy walk with you today.
Betty and family, Words cannot express our sorrow at the loss of John. We regret that we were not able to attend the services but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will always have fond memories of our trip to Notre Dame with our favorite priests! What a great time we had getting to know both of you and we will always treasure that time together. John was a great man and we are confident that his spirit will continue through you and his children. All our Love and Prayers, Earl and Kathy Mies
I am thinking of your family at this time. Words cannot express. Your family is in my prayers, and hope you find comfort in the love your friends and family can offer you at this time. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Betty and Family: Rick and I are deeply saddened and surprised by the death of John Jr. I join with many others who knew John in offering our deepest sympathy of his passing. Rick knew John from being on the Board of Directors at Southwest National Bank. Through that friendship I had the good fortune to meet his lovely wife Betty and their children at a Christmas party in their home. We had fun sitting with Betty and John at the Jazz house on few ocassions and seeing them at the annual car show in Wichita. Although we met on few occasions, I always felt John and Betty’s genuine warm welcome of friendship which made me feel as once a friend always a friend. I remember the heartfelt love John’s face displayed as he looked at his lovely wife and children. He was proud of Betty each of the boys and their princess Audrey. What joy you all brought to his life! Although, it is little consolation at this sad time,it should be of some satisfaction that John had such joy in his heart for his Catholic Faith, he was a man of integrity! May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him. To know the Rose is to know God, To know the Rose will bloom again, is to know eternity. … annon. Rick and I will attend either the Rosary or the funeral. In Sympathy, Rick and Helena Arnold of Kingman Ks.
Dear Born Family, I am praying for you all so much right now. Mr. Born was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He was an example to us all. God Bless your family.
We are so saddened to hear of John’s passing. We had the pleasure of working with John on a home project several years ago. We met each morning, visited and laughed over a cup of coffee and shared in the fun of creating something together. He will always be remembered. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with his family, John, you are the greatest!
Our community lost a good man this week. John was well respected by many, and he will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to his family, he will never be forgotten.
I was shocked to learn of John’s passing. I extend my sympathies. He and I worked together many times assembling bids for Wichita projects.
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. It’s hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. May God’s love make your grief bearable.
Betty, We were so surprised to learn of John’s passing. We are very sorry for your loss. May God bring you and your family comfort at this time.
Hi Betty, We are thinking about you. I hope you find peace soon.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God Bless you all.
So sorry for your loss. Rodney you and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of John. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. May you continue to find comfort and strength in your faith and memories of John. May you have loving arms to surround you and kind words to lift you and most of all, peace until you meet again.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. John was an extraordinary man that touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He treated everyone with such love and respect. He was a shining example of God’s love in everything he did and the kindness he showed to everyone. We know you will miss him, but may you find comfort in all of the amazing memories you have made here. He will never be forgotton. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and give you peace. Our love to you all. In Christ’s Love, Jerry & Pam Forshee
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep the Born Family in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a good, honest man who led by example.