John Barron, 78, of Calumet City, IL, May 21, 2002, beloved husband of Katherine Barron, nee Leslie; loving father of James Barron, Linda (Raymond) Merkys, Daniel (Maureen) and Thomas (Susan) Barron; fond grandfather of Kathleen, Shannon and John Merkys; dear brother of Eileen (Patrick) Mc Cafferty and Eddie (Mary) Barron; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from The Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, 400 Pulaski Road (154th St.), Calumet City, IL to St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. Past Grand Knight of Pinta-Neri Knights of Columbus Council #1846, Fourth Degree Member of Cardinal Stritch Assembly, former District Deputy, member of DuPage County Major Degree Staff and a K. of C. member for 48 years. 708-862-5454 .
