John Pilles, age 73, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, late of Alsip, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, cherished husband of Audrey M., nee Tibbetts; loving father of Mary (Stephen) Bryant, Robert Pilles, Jeanette (Ken) Fuhri, Christine (Rick) Rasmussen, Tom (Jodi) Pilles, Barbara Pilles, Claire (Mike) Moroney and John (Caryn) Pilles; beloved grandfather of Eric, Neil, Amanda, Sharon, Brandon, David, Drew, Jonathan, Angie, Cara, Kenny, Michael and Megan; preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Funeral Service Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. at Mount Emblem Cemetery, Grand Ave. and County Line Rd., Elmhurst. Visitation Friday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Edgar Funeral Home, 10900 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn. 708-423-1600 or 773-723-0876.
