Howard E. Bayles, D.V.M., age 84, of Homewood, Army Veteran WWII, beloved husband of 58 years to Geraldean Bayles, nee Foster; loving father of Jeffrey, Gregory (Dawn), Barbara and Stephen (Julie) Bayles; cherished grandfather of Katie, Kevin, Foster, Chance Bayles and Heather Lavin. Attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Military while serving in the South Pacific. Graduate of Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine. Opened Harvey Animal Hospital in 1956. 50 year member and Past President of Rotary Club in Harvey then Homewood with perfect attendance. Visitation Thursday May 3, 4 to 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Hwy., in Homewood. Funeral Service Friday, 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials to the Rotary Club of Homewood would be appreciated. Funeral information, 708-798-0331.
