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John Ilas Obituary

Ilas, John G.

John G. Ilas, age 89, born in Slovakia, proud American who served in the Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband for 61 years to Stella (nee Lustofin). Brother-in-law of Christine (Gerald) Forgue, Mary (the late Donald) Gomolka and the late Aloysius Lustofin. Dear cousin to Millie Novak and Lynn Schumacher. Also many nieces, nephews and relatives in Slovakia. Visitation Thursday 3pm to 8pm at RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Parastas service at 7:00pm. Visitation continues Friday 8:30am until time of Funeral Service 9am at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 8103 S. Columbia Avenue; Munster, IN 46321. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. 708-301-3595 or

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 27, 2022.

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Ann Losey

July 31, 2022

So sorry for your loss I just found out about it, my deepest condolences and prayers. John was in the service with my husband John Losey.

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Memorial Events
for John Ilas

Apr

28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES/HOMER GLEN

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Apr

28

Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES/HOMER GLEN

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Apr

29

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church

8103 S. Columbia Ave., Munster, IN 46321

Apr

29

Funeral service

9:00 a.m.

St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church

8103 S. Columbia Ave., Munster, IN 46321

Apr

29

Entombment

11:30 a.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

7200 Archer Rd, Justice, IL 60458

Funeral services provided by:

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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