Basil W. Hanchar, 84, of Chicago, December 16, 2003, WWII Veteran Army Air Corps., beloved husband of Anna; loving father of Peter (Cecilia), Marianna, Gregory and Joanne (Steve) Baran; dearest grandfather of Christopher, Nicholas, Paul, Lynn (Marcos) Cruz and the late Adam; great-grandfather of Ashley and Kamila. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, the Reverend John Hanchar, Peter and Catherine Fond; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member American Legion Post 943 and Union Brother of Inter. Assoc. of Machinists. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2003 from Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave. to St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5000 N. Cumberland Ave. for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 until 9 p.m. Panachyda (wake service) at 7:30 p.m. Info: 773-545-3800 .
