Cyril Athersmith, WWII Navy veteran, age 88, of McCook, IL, loving husband of the late Mary, nee Sergo; dearest father of Charlene Myers; cherished grandfather of Corey and Craig Myers; great-grandfather of Kyle, Jacob, Amanda and Maria; fond brother of Charles; many nieces and close friends; preceded in death by parents Chester and Hilda. Funeral services Wednesday, August 25, 2004, 10 a.m., at Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 S. Joliet Ave., (but not Joliet Road-between Harlem and First Ave., just south of Ogden Ave.), Lyons, IL. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Mr. Athersmith was a retired water commissioner for the Water Department in McCook for over 27 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the McCook Public Library, 60525, appreciated. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday. Info: 708-447-7900
