Val W. Baran, 85, April 18, 2005, born Valentine Wallace Baranowski, of Rochester, MI, formerly of LaGrange Park and Lemont. Beloved husband of Flora, nee Phelps; loving father of Dr. Gregory (Tina Calnan) Baran, Roger Baran, Valerie (Paul) Kruger, Beverly (Tim) Cooney and Nancy Allen; father-in-law of Phyllis Marcus; devoted grandfather of 12; cherished great-grandfather of two; dear brother of Irene Hiene, Lillian Jans and the late George (Florence) Baranowski; fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. dear friend to many. World War II veteran. Visitation Friday 4 to 6 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral services Saturday, April 23, 2005, 10:30 a.m. to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment parish cemetery. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
