Alfons E. Janko, 87 years, Vet. WWII, P.O.W. being captured on the Russian frontlines, escaped but was recaptured, escaped a second time. After the war worked his way to America, where he became a U.S. citizen. Devoted father of Peter (Nancy) Janko, Sylvia (Nicholas) Balouris, Edward Janko and Ingrid (Urich) Srebrna of Zabrze, Poland; loving grandfather of John Balouris, Alex and Jiselle Janko and Erik Srebrna. Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 1035 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, to St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter, Chicago. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. Gifted artisan craftsman for Silvestri Art & Manufacturing for over 20 years before retirement. Multiple Gold Medal winner of the Senior Olympics. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory to the American Cancer Society or the above named church’s Cantian Fund would be appreciated. Nick A. Collias Director. Info, 630-655-1000 or 312-944-5594.
