Allan J. “Big Al” Speechley, age 70, of Lyons, IL, formerly of Cicero, IL. Veteran of the Korean War. Loving husband of the late Elizabeth, nee Doyle; dearest father of Allan (Joyce), Laura (Gabriel) Dorta, Michael, Sheri (Dan) Cudnik and Lisa (Don) Carr; cherished grandfather of Deona, Jeremy, Chyenne, Adam, Eric and Sarah; great-grandfather of Bradly and Alex; fond brother of Ronald (Marlene) and Betty (Chuck) Kirian; many other relatives and close friends. Funeral Thursday, December 11, 2003, 9:30 a.m. from Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 S. Joliet Ave. (but not Joliet Rd-between Harlem & First Ave., just South of Ogden Ave.) Lyons, IL to St. Hugh Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Member of the Berwyn Moose, IBEW Local 134. Former Boyscout Leader of Troop 88, Lincoln School Brookfield, IL. Memorials to American Lung Assn. appreciated. Visitation 4 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. Info 708-447-7900 .
