Louis Joseph Falcone

Louis Joseph Falcone, a resident of Chatham for 21 years, formerly of Stickney, IL, took the hand of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:30am. on Saturday, June 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 30, 1935 in Chicago, the son of Michael and Mae Tolka Falcone. He married Lynelle A. Hoehne in 1966. Together, they were blessed with three children, Marcello, Michelle (Townsend), and Michael. Louis retired in 1995 from Western Electric, after 33 years of service. He served in the Illinois Narional Guard, 133rd Division. He enjoyed playing tenor sax in a jazz band and he loved Glenn Miller big band sounds. Among Louis�s greatest passions were classic cars, time spent with his many canine friends and most of all moments spent with his beloved family. He was preceeded in death by his parents, wife Lynelle and by her twin sister, Leana Weston. Surviving are his sons Marcello (wife Laurie) of Lincolnwood, IL, Michael (wife Rebecca) of Seattle, WA, daughter Michelle (husband Dave) Townsend of Chatham. Grandchildren he leaves behind include Garrett, Audrey, Andrew, Alyssa and Abbey. Survivors in the Chicago area include sister Geraldine (husband Jim), as well as cousins, nieces and nephews and brother-in-law, George Weston, Las Vegas, NV. Visitation: His family will greet friends from 9am until the time of the Funeral Services at 11am, Saturday, June 27, 2015 at St. John�s Lutheran Church, 1225 North Main St., Chatham, Illinois 62629, with Reverend Clarence Rogers, officiating. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John�s Lutheran Church, Chatham. Please visit www.staabpolk.com for condolences.