Obituary of John Loscheider

Loscheider, John H. "Jack" Age 91. Passed away Monday February 13, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with his family by his side following a year long courageous battle with cancer. Born in a farm house in Troy Township May 23, 1920 to the late Edward and Alvina (nee Stephen) Loscheider, he resided in Joliet most of his life. He and his late wife Marian, also resided in Florida for nearly 25 years, returning to Joliet in 2006. A WWII veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army. Jack retired from Commonwealth Edison in 1981 after many years of service. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle and the Paulites, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Joliet #300 and the ComEd Retirees. He was an avid bowler. Beloved father of Michael J. Loscheider, Mary Kay (Michael) Golimowski, Richard (Judy O'Brien) Loscheider, Joanne "Jody" (James) Chiapello and Paul (Susie) Loscheider; loving grandfather of 11 grandsons and one granddaughter; and dear great-grandfather of nine; also survived by his siblings, Robert (late Eleanore) Loscheider, Mary (late Richard) Hunckler and Joseph (Kathleen) Loscheider; sister-in-law, Helen (Bill) Keck; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marian (nee Mantel) (July 2007); his son, James in infancy, his parents, and one grandson, Michael Chiapello. Funeral Services for Jack H. Loscheider will be Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Entombment at Resurrection Mausoleum in Romeoville. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information, (815) 741-5500