John J. Kalmes, Veteran of WWII, beloved husband of the late Lillian J., nee Peterson; loving father of Rita Ann (David) Meseberg, Nancy (Frank) Poremski, Robert (Kathleen E.), Michael (Yumi) Abrams and the late John J. Kalmes; proud grandfather of Mark, Monique, Matthew, Robert, Rachel, Anne Nicole and Colin; dear brother of Richard (late Doris), Mary (John) Cook, Anne (James) LaMarre and the late Thomas (Barbara); brother-in-law of Larraine Peterson; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from the Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, to St. George Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Longtime active parishioner of Annunciata Catholic Church, Chicago East Side. Former parishioner of Holy Ghost Church, South Holland, IL and current parishioner of St. George Church, Tinley Park, IL. President of Davis Auto Parts, Calumet City, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackon Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 appreciated. 708-614-9900 or www.bradygill.com
