John C. Vail

John C. Vail obituary, Elmhurst, IL

John C. Vail

John Vail Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home on Apr. 26, 2025.

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John C. Vail, age 65, Veteran US Army, of Glendale Heights, IL. Beloved Husband of the late Linda; Loving Step Father of Adam (Jeanine) Vena; Fond Papa of Brianna, Lindsay and Gianna; Devoted Son of the late Roberta Vail and the late Paul Vail; Dear Brother of Bill Vail, Tommy (Julie) Vail and the late Paul Vail; Half Brother to Dan (Georgette) Klein and Rhett Klein; Fond Uncle to Charley (Margaret) Vail and Cassie (Michael) Vail and Great Uncle to Luna.

John was very involved with his grandkids, never missing special occasions or sporting events they participated in. During his free time, he enjoyed collecting and marketing various items including sports memorabilia.

Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery.

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