Don John Buchanan, cherished husband of Vera, nee Skobel; devoted father of Steven (Deborah) and James (Sylvia); proud grandfather of Jim IV, John, Alexandra and Ian; loving son of the late James K. and Agnes, nee McNeil, Buchanan; loving brother of Joan (late James) Torsey, Patricia Rivers and the late James (Louise); dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral 9:15 a.m. Friday from Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home/Hennessy-Bruno Directors, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd. (between Rt. 83 & Summit), Oakbrook Terrace, to St. Domitilla Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Private burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. Don was a life member of Bellwood Mosoe #777 and holder of the highest degree of Merit, the Pilgrim Degree. Former Director of the Michigan Moose Association. Former Mayor and Trustee of Hillside, Proviso Township Citizen of the Year 1970. Member of K. of C. #3671. Former Roller Derby Skater and Trainer, Army Veteran. Please omit flowers. For info, 708-544-0100 .
