John Bagel

John Bagel of Hoffman Estates Services for John Bagel, 89, formerly of Roswell, N.M. and Chicago, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 208 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194, where he will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of the services. Interment will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Chicago. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. During World War II, John served in the South Pacific with the Army 33rd Infantry Division, and was honorably discharged Dec. 10, 1945. His long career focused on the business of finance. He retired from Chicago Specialty Manufacturing in 1973, after serving as their chief financial officer for many years. He and Eleanor moved to Roswell, where they enjoyed the scenery and their life in retirement. In 1990, they moved back to the Chicago area to be closer to their family. John loved his Lord Jesus Christ foremost. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg. He also liked to read, travel, eat out and always enjoyed being with his immediate and extended families. Forty friends and relatives recently helped him celebrate his 89th birthday. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor Bagel (nee Dundek); loving father of the late Daniel Bagel; dear brother of the late Bohumil Bagel and Olga Vano; and dear uncle of Lillian Srivastava of Chicago, Thomas Bagel of Erie, Pa. and Milan (Ruth) Bagel of Roselle. He will also be missed by many cousins, the relatives of his wife Eleanor and many other friends too numerous to mention here. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Peter Lutheran Church are appreciated. For information, 847-882-5580.