John J. Karakas Sr.

John J. Karakas Sr.  WWII U.S. Navy Veteran.

Beloved husband of the late Anna Rose nee Yurkovich.

Loving father of Anna Marie (David) Swaim, Patty Karakas, John (Kathleen)Karakas & the late Debra Karakas.

Cherished grandfather of Holly (Dan), Katelyn (Tim), Thomas, Michelle & Kristina.

Dear brother of the late Olga & Walter Skvorc, Mary & Nick Segina & Violet & Matt Burazin.

Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Funeral Saturday 10:30 am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Christina Church, Chicago, for Mass at 11:30 am.

Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation Friday from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Park Lawn School, 10833 S. Laporte Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 in care of Patty Karakas would be greatly appreciated.