John Slywka Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Slywka Jr. 86 of Richmond passed away Friday Jan. 7, 2011 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born Sept. 1, 1924 in Chicago, to John and Justine Slywka Sr. He worked for the Jewel Food Stores as a butcher for 25 years. He was proud to be a United States Marine, in which he participated in the Bismarck Archipelago Operation. He served during the Consolidation fo the Northern Solomon Islands from Feb. 18, 1944 to Dec. 15, 1944, during World War II. He enjoyed photography and was an avid bowler. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carmen; his beloved children, John III, Jeffrey (Tammy) and Christine (Edward) Landers; his dear grandchildren, Kelsey, Brittney and Hailey, his fond sister Joan S. Ercole and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 11, 2011 at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St. Richmond. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am Wednesday Jan. 12, at St. Joseph Church 10519 Main St. Richmond, 815 678-7421. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois, 405 Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL 60010. 847 381-5599. For information, call the funeral home at 847 833-2928.

John Slywka Jr.

September 1, 1924 - January 7, 2011