John C. Witt, 85, of Chicago, passed away April 10, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Leonor, nee Gonzalez; loving father of Theresa L. (Mike) Tihlarik and the late Eddie Wayne Witt; dearest grandfather of Heather Nicole (Christopher) Marks and Michael Tihlarik Jr.; fond brother of Opal (the late William) McKnight and the late Dillard (the late Sally), the late Newton (the late Mae) Witt, the late Ruby (the late John) Sulfridge and the late Rushia Brackett. Visitation Friday, April 18th, 10 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Drake & Son Funeral Home, 773-561-6874.