Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Steger Memorial Chapel - Steger
Steger, Illinois
Sep 29, 1929 – Feb 11, 2023
John R. Kish, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Beloved husband to the late Dorothy Kish. Loving father to John N (Joanne) Kish, Joseph (Julie) Kish, the late Deborah Gilbert, James (Anne) Kish, Rev. Jerome Kish, the late baby Dorothy Kish, Diane (Scott) McCreary and Jeff (Noemi) Kish. Cherished grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother to the late Jean Pleckham, the late Fred Kish, and James (Kathy) Kish. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. John was a proud member of the United States Air Force and a Veteran of the Korean war. He also graduated from IIT, became an electrical engineer and later retired. John was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Visitation to be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL 60475. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Church, 71W 35th St., Steger, IL 60475. Interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Steger, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel. For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com
Read MoreI hope God blesses and comforts you during this time of loss. Please accept our heartfelt gift donated to The American Cancer Society in my Godfathers name.
Brian Husum
February 18, 2023 | Castle Rock, CO | Family
To my Kish cousins: I know your hearts are breaking- you were blessed with wonderful father who had a smile from here to forever! May you find comfort in your sweet memories. Our prayers for Uncle John and for you all. Love & hugs, Cathy & Ken Primavera
Cathy Primavera
February 16, 2023 | Family
So many memories of Uncle John. Oh, the Thanksgiving dinners out on the farm in Beecher, all the way back to the house in Dalton. Sorry that we won't be able to make it to the funeral, but we are sending our prayers for him and the whole family. Mike and Julie
Julie Matras
February 15, 2023 | Bradenton, FL