John A. Kirby, 69, of Northbrook, passed away Nov. 10 in Highland Park. Owner of Chicago Progressive Mercantile Exchange for 20 years. District Personnel Manager for J.C. Penney Company. Retired Captain U.S.A.F. Volunteer for the Chicago Botanic Garden in Plant Information as a Master Gardener. Graduated from Purdue University and was a member of SAE Fraternity. Devoted husband of Cornelia, nee Peacock; loving father of John Kirby, Bill Kirby and Anne Marie (Dave) Gerhardt; cherished grandfather of Christopher Kirby, Kaylee and Cal Gerhardt. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Northbrook United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., Northbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL 60022 or your favorite charity. For funeral info, 847-272-3890 .
