Vernam R. Kroth, age 71, of West Chicago, formerly of Justice, U.S. Navy Veteran Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Shelley Ann, nee Ter Bush; loving father of Trina Alexander, Angela (Todd) Schinke, Janette (Kelly) Gillespie, Terri (Richard) Gardner and Clint Rodney Kroth; proud grandfather of Jon, Paul, Steven, Cory, Adam, Jonathan and Erynne; great-grandfather of Jaylyn and Paul Jr.; dear brother of Diane (Bob) Brooks and Neil (Carmen) Kroth; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside. Funeral Wednesday 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Joseph Church, Summit, Mass 11 a.m. Interment private. Member of V.F.W. Post #8475 Bridgeview. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Mark Lund Childrens Home, 164 Prarie Ave., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108 would be appreciated. 708-352-6500.
