Background
Telleen, John Martin was born on December 16, 1922 in Cambridge, Illinois, United States. Son of Leonard E. and Vina (Elm) Telleen.
Telleen, John Martin was born on December 16, 1922 in Cambridge, Illinois, United States. Son of Leonard E. and Vina (Elm) Telleen.
Bachelor of Arts, Augustana College, 1947; Bachelor of Laws, University Illinois, 1950.
Practice in, Moline, 1950-1953; practice in, Rock Island, 1953-1981; partner firm, Katz, McAndrews, Durkee & Telleen, Rock Island, 1953-1981; judge, 14th Judicial Circuit, 1981-1994; retired, 1994. Member Executive Committee Illinois Judicial Conference, 1986-1992. Former counsel Lutheran Hospital, Moline.
Board of directors Augustana College, Rock Island, 1968-1976, secretary, 1968-1970, vice chairman, 1970, chairman, 1971-1976. Board directors Lutheran Hospital, 1957-1968. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Rock Island County Bar Association (president 1970).
Married Nell Joanne Larson, June 17, 1950 (deceased 1987). Children– Jane, Mary, John D., Thomas. Married Kari Arentzen Larson, May 29, 1988.