Gene Fortner, native of Iron Mountain, MI, longtime resident of West Rogers Park, recently of Des Plaines, and FL. Navy Vet of WW II. Beloved husband of Joan, nee Heath; loving father of Stephen (Leah), Heather (Peter) Sampson, Pamela (Brian) Creevy; fond grandfather of Nicholas, Jason, Kyle, Katherine, Peter, Lucas, Carmel and Margaret; dear son of the late Clay and Elsie, nee Nelson Fortner; dear brother of Gary (Karen) and the late John Fortner; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Sales Rep for Vogue Wright Studios, and Marshall Field. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd. at Northwest Hwy, Mt. Prospect. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Zachary Church for Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Interment All Saints. Masses appreciated in lieu of flowers. 847-255-7800
