John is the loving husband of 62 years to Christine Forden; proud father to James Forden, Maryanne Forden, Anthony (Donna) Forden, Nick Forden, Joanne (Nicholas) Latzko, John (Kelly) Forden, Brian (Rita) Forden, the late Gerald Forden, and Eric Forden; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; cherished brother to James, Charlene and the late Mary.
He was a supervisor for Thrall Railcar Company for over 20 years. He and his family were faithful members of St. Gerald Catholic Church. John was a member of Masons #1166 of Oak Lawn, and also a member of the Shriners of the Medinah Temple, where he participated as a member of the clown unit for many years, known as "Nuttin".
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 3:00-9:00 pm at Zimmerman-Sandeman Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Gerald Catholic Church (9310 S. 55th Ct.; Oak Lawn, IL 60453). He will be laid to rest in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.