John E. Forbes, 89. Born September 18, 1925; died January 6, 2015. Loving husband of the late Dorsey Connors Forbes. Adored grandfather of Dorsey Uhrich (Jim), Jennifer Rueff (Roger), Kelly Knetsch, Allison Felgenhauer (Bob). Great-grandfather of nine who loved him dearly. Brother of the late Ralph Forbes (Madeline).
Child performer, World War II Navy vet, Monmouth grad, successful financial executive. Gave up bridge for a fiery redhead. Quietly spread the infectious grace of a true gentleman wherever he went.
Visitation Saturday from 9:00 AM. Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM, Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Info: 773-561-6874. Guestbook and video tribute at www.DrakeandSonFuneralHome.com.