John R. Straub, August 26, age 77, late of the Illinois Veterans Home of Manteno, formerly of Glenwood and Chicago, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Mae, nee Cobbs; dear father of Donna Mae (Ronald Dziubczynski) Straub of Homewood, Susan Kay (Dr. Michael) Barrows of Frankfort; cherished grandfather of Steven Scott (Stacey) McHale Sr. of Homewood, Aimee Barrows of Bloomington, IN, and Laura (James) Scott of Chicago; loving great-grandfather of Steven Scott McHale Jr.; fond brother-in-law of Betty Phillips of Peoria; loved uncle by many nieces and nephews. 50 year member of The Mizpah Lodge #768 A.F. & A.M., St. Paul Community Church and Chicago Mailers Union #2. Resting at The Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Services Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates, Lemont. Memorials to The Illinois Veterans Home of Manteno, 1 Veterans Dr., Manteno, IL 60950, would be appreciated. 708-798-5300 or www.legacy.com
