John P. Merwick, retired Lt. Colonel U.S.A.F. retired CPS Math Teacher Bogan High School, beloved husband of Jean M., nee Meldrum; loving father of Karen M. Merwick, Mary C. Polaczek, Jacqueline P. (Bill) Holmes, Kathleen (Jim) Eminger, Michael (Kathleen) Merwick, Janice (Jason) Mareno and the late Teri Merwick; dearest grandfather of 13; kind brother of Ann (Phil) Centa and Patricia (the late Kenneth) Lafferty. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, to Sacred Heart Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimers Association, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076, would be appreciated. Funeral info: 708-429-3200.
