Ante Loncar

Ante Loncar

Ante Loncar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 4, 2022.
Loncar, Ante

Ante Loncar, 80, of Chicago, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was the devoted husband of the late Anica Loncar; loving father of Steve (Dana), Tom (Julia) and Eduard; beloved grandfather of Sophia, Cate, Benson, Riley, and Hope. He was a loyal friend and leaves many loved ones behind. Ante was born September 24, 1941 in Croatia. He moved to Chicago in 1970 and raised his family there. He was a member of Blessed Aloysius Stepinac Croatian Mission Church and Saint Jerome Croatian Catholic Church. He enjoyed tending to her expansive garden and spending time with his friends and family. Visitation Friday, September 9, 5-8pm at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Funeral service Saturday, September 10, 10am at Blessed Aloysius Stepinac Croatian Mission Church, 6346 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, followed by a graveside service at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL. The family invites attendees to join them for lunch immediately following the graveside service at Fountain Blue Restaurant, 2300 Mannheim Rd., Des Plaines, IL. For information contact Drake & Son Funeral Home: 773-561-6874 or www.DrakeandSonFuneralHome.com.

Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Ante's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Ante Loncar's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Ante Loncar's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?