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John Elbert
Date Of Birth:January 12, 1956
Date Of Death:April 1, 2011
Service Date:Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 at St. Paul's Catholic Center

John Patrick (JP) Elbert, age 55, retired businessman from Kansas City Mo., a resident of Bloomington since 2001, died at Bloomington Hospital on Friday, April 1, 2011, following a courageous battle with liver disease.  He was born January 12, 1956, in Kansas City, Mo., to Mary F. and the late John J. Elbert. He graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, in 1974. Mr. Elbert attended Kansas University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City and graduated from Indiana University, School of Business, Bloomington, IN, 1981. He was a volunteer at Bloomington Hospital in the Chaplain’s Office.  John is survived by his mother, Mary; two sisters, Cee Elbert, Hana HI; and Joan Brandes, Boise, ID. He is further survived by a niece (Iomi Patten), and two nephews (Abel  Patten and Nile Sarkisian). In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet P. Elbert. A Funeral Mass for John Patrick Elbert will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, at St. Paul’s Catholic Center, 1413 East 17th Street, Bloomington, IN.  Father Robert Sims will officiate.  A reception will be held at the the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that friends donate memorial funds in his name to a charity of their choice. We would like to thank all of the staff of Bloomington Hospital and in particular John Vander Zee for his help and support. 


  • From: Billy Knowlton
    Location:Boise, ID

    Amy and I are so sorry to hear of JP passing away. Our heart-felt condolences to Joan and the family. Billy and Amy


  • From: Arlene Luallen
    Location:Bloomington,IN

    Mary, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Arlene Luallen


  • From: Frank Mattern
    Location:Boise, ID

    Dear Mary, It is with saddness that i learned of JP's passing. No parent should see a child pass before them. I wish I could have met him. From what Joan tells me he lived a very full life. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, my wish for you is that by looking back in memory it will help comfort you tomorrow. Please call on me or let me know if there is anything I can do to comfort you, Joan or Cee. with love, Frank