John A. Stonis

John A. Stonis, 29, of Hampton, VA, formerly of Mt. Prospect, IL passed away January 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of LaTonya Crowder; loving son of Paul and Mary (nee Powers) Stonis; cherished brother of Kathryn (Ryan) Witzke and Marilee Stonis; adored grandson of Thomas (Gail) Powers, the late Marilee Powers, Dorothy Stonis and the late John Stonis; fond son-in-law of LaTonya Montgomery and Earnest Crowder; brother-in-law of Taneasha Hill, Marquita Crowder, and Patricia Crowder and cherished nephew and cousin to many.
John met his wife, LaTonya, in Navy Nuclear Power School in 2020 and they married January 6, 2023. Together they loved antiques and visiting museums. John entered the Navy in 2019. He was an Electronic Technician Nuclear Field Second Class Petty Officer and was attached with the USS Montana submarine where he earned his dolphins, the USS Oklahoma and the USS New Jersey where he assisted with critical missions for sea trials.
John started flying planes at the age of 14 and received his private pilot's license – he loved flying and attending air shows. John was quick witted and loved a good pun. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from 4 to 8 pm at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Road, Glenview.
Visitation will also be held Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 9 am until time of the Mass at 10 am at St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview. Live Stream Link. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Glenview Hangar One Foundation (Naval Air Station Museum) (www.thehangarone.org) or Kalamazoo Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum (www.airzoo.org)