Elphick, Richard J., “Dick”, age 86. US Navy Veteran WWII aboard LST 452. Beloved husband of Betty Jane nee Johnson. Loving father of Carol Vander Veen and Donna (Scott) Pemberton. Devoted grandfather of Nikki Vander Veen and Sarah, Douglas and Nicholas Pemberton. Fond uncle of John T. Buckley. Dear son of the late Thomas J. and Sarah Elphick. Fond brother of the late Thomas (the late Margaret) and Mary (the late John J.) Buckley. Member and past president of Illinois LST Association and Johnson-Phelps VFW Post #5220, Worth, IL Fire Department Volunteer Fireman and EMT for 30 plus years. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Funeral Friday 10 am at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave. Oak Lawn, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 pm. For info call 708-636-1200 or visit www.chapelhillgardenssouth.com.
