John T. Ready, Sr., 77, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Gerry, nee Nowicki. Devoted father of Debbie (Dan) Heine, Geri (Bob Koenig), John, Jr., (Therese), Mary (Dan) Omiecinski and Theresa Ready. Proud grandfather of John, Shannon, Zach, Danny and Chris. Loving brother of Diane (Dan) Rafter. Dearest brother-in-law of Richard (the late Dolores) Nowicki. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and his Precious Puppy Lexie. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. Prayers from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Sunday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate, will be appreciated. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.
