Arthur Silhan, age 79, beloved husband for more than 55 years of Phyllis, nee Ballin; loving father of Jeffrey, Ret. C.F.D. (Linda), Marc, Cynthia (Keith, C.F.D.) Gansel and Shane (Brian) Smith; dear grandfather of Sarah and Brian Silhan, Kyle, Kerry and Katie Gansel; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday 10:20 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 186th Place and Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL. Art was a Chicago Public School teacher for 44 years. Founder and Director of Musichorale for 58 years. 32 year member of Lyric Opera Chorus and directed Chicagoland church choirs for 60 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Musichorale, 9000 S. Ridgeland, Oak Lawn, Il 60453 appreciated. Arrangements by Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 773-779-4411 .
