John P. Karis, 76 years, beloved husband of Esther, nee Maras; loving father of Ann (Arthur) Stamas, Thomas (Dawn) and Andrew (Maria); proud grandfather of Maria, Christopher, Brian, Nicole, John, Lee, Drew, Jack, Kurt, Nick, James and Kara; dear brother of James Demis and the late Harry Karakusis; dear nephew of Athanasia Eliopoulos and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 S. Kolmar Ave., Oak Lawn until time of service 10:30 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Mausoleum. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Trisagion Friday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Former proprietor of Drape Master and A.W. Zengler Cleaners. Member of Mason Lodge 1084. Info: 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242.
