John W. “Jack” “Bomp” De Selm, of LaGrange Highlands, beloved husband of Pearl J., nee Cosentino; loving father of Donna Jean (Edward) Doran, John L. (Mary Beth) DeSelm and Jennifer (Larry) Schuberth; proud grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of six; dear son of the late Ruth Hilton and Lester Walden De Selm; brother of Charles Hilton De Selm, Laura Mae Stell, and the late James and Don De Selm. He was a member of a pioneer family and a Mayflower descendant of Francis Cooke and Richard Warren. Visitation 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside. Funeral Mass 12 noon Wednesday at St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Arthritis Foundation appreciated. 708-352-6500
