Obituary of Don M Weiss

Don M. Weiss Age 87, Peacefully Wednesday, August 31, 2016 as a result of complications arising from kidney failure at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. A resident of Joliet and formerly of Morris. Born July 25, 1929 in Memphis, TX, he was the son of Ben Morris and Verna (nee Reese) Weiss. He served with the Naval Air Corps during the Korean War and was the recipient of the Naval Aviation Wings of Gold as a carrier pilot. He was also a graduate of Southern Methodist University. For over 50 years, he was involved in management and engineering in the folding carton industry retiring from Container Corporation of America. Don enjoyed watching football, basketball, ice hockey and baseball. Surviving are his children, John B. (Shelly) Weiss of Silver Point, TN, Donna (Tom) Lucas of Alta Monte Springs, FL, Paula (Tim) Marick of Denver, CO, Stephen N. Weiss of Ore City, TX and Joni (Curt) Largent of Omaha, NE; five grandchildren, Justin, Nicole, Cody, Schyler and Casey; one brother, James Allan (Barbara) Weiss of Lindale, TX; a sister-in-law, Liz Weiss of Richardson, TX; many nieces and nephews; his step-children, Rob (Kay) Scamen of Wilmington, and Scott Scamen of Morris; three step-grandsons, Scotty, Casey and Spencer; a nephew, Matt (Tracy) Wills; and many friends. Preceded by his beloved wife of 32 years, Kathleen J. (nee Erickson) Weiss (May 14, 2012); his parents; one daughter, Linda Weiss Israel; a brother, Ben Warren Weiss; and a sister, JoAnn Weiss. Funeral Services for Don M. Weiss held Saturday September 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Rev Robert Fraley officiating at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds, Joliet. Interment will be at the West Lisbon Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded under the auspices of the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorials to ALS Foundation in his name would be appreciated. Visitation Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.