John S. Merlak Jr., of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Alice M., loving father of John J. (Ashley), fond brother of Cheryl (Jeff) Somers, Jeffrey (Mary), uncle and great uncle of many. Funeral service was held at Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace. Memorials appreciated to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, 60126. Attn: Cancer Center. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call 1-630-832-4161 for more information.
