Fred A Janicki, 87 of Des Plaines. Fred was the beloved husband of the late Jeanette nee Fairfield; loving father of Stephen Janicki, John (Valerie) Janicki and Karen (Bruce) Janicki-Sorensen; caring grandfather of Jason (Alethya), Eric, Rachel, and Jonathan; dear brother of Ted Janicki, Jenny (Bob) Herdzina and the late Richard (Helen) Janicki; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Fred was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 3579 in Park Ridge. Visitation Friday from 3-9 pm at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., (corner of Northwest Hwy/Rt14 and Rand Rd), Des Plaines, IL. Funeral Saturday 9:15 am from chapel to St. Stephen Church, 1880 Ash St., Des Plaines, IL mass 10 am. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center C/O cancer.northwestern.edu.