John V. Slechticky

John V. Slechticky

John Slechticky Obituary

Published by Wilson's Funeral Home - Ava on Aug. 9, 2017.
John was born on April 14, 1954 and passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017. John was a resident of Percy, Illinois at the time of passing. John graduated from Trico High School in 1972 and studied Engineering at SIUC. John was preceded in death by his Parents.Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Wilson's Funeral Home in Ava with Father Leo J. Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Ava Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava, where friends may call from 9 am until 11 am Saturday, with Knights of Columbus Chalice Service being held at 10 am. Memorials may be given to Cardinal Glennon Hospital.

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