Walter Manes

WALTER "WALLY" MANES DYER, IN
Walter "Wally" Manes, age 97, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away April 9, 2008 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of 20 years of Jo Ann Manes (nee Hipp); devoted father of Phillip (Linda) Manes and Michael (Carol) Manes of Dyer, IN; loving grandfather of Carrie, Robin and Rachel. Preceded in death by his wife, Lilli; parents; two sisters; and one brother. Mr. Manes was born in Germany. He came to Chicago, IL in 1950 via Shanghai. He retired in 1975, volunteered at St. Margaret Mercy Hospital for 18 years (1985-2003) at the outpatient surgery, North campus - South campus front desk, with a total of 24,400 hours of service. Walter loved music and played multiple instruments. He enjoyed working outside and was still shoveling snow at age 96. His humor and love of his family carried him through life. There will be a Chapel visitation on Sunday, April 13, 2008 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 1920 Hart Street, Dyer, IN. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, April 14, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at Jewish Oakridge Cemetery, Roosevelt Road (1/4 mile west of Mannheim Road), Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish United Fund, 30 S. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60606. For further information, please call PISER FUNERAL SERVICES at (847) 679-4740.