Mr. Dean F. Stanley
February 19, 1920 - December 4, 2011
Dean Francis Stanley, age 91, WWII Army veteran, former resident of Chicago, Oak Lawn, Gurnee, Third Lake and, most recently, Hayward, Wis., Passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 in Duluth, Minn. He was born Feb. 19, 1920, in Chicago to Dean and Margaret Stanley. Beloved husband of the late Marilynn nee Milbourne Stanley, who passed away on Jan. 20, 2006; loving father of Stephen of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; Charles of Ottawa, Ill., Dean of Chicago, Ill. and Mary Stanley of Hayward, Wis. Grandfather of six, great-grandfather of one. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear brother of six, all deceased except his sister Ruby McCullough. He grew up in Chicago, graduated from Parker High School and began his career with Illinois Bell Telephone, starting as a lineman and retiring as a supervising engineer. Served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II, stationed in the Panama Canal Zone where he married his high school sweetheart on April 21, 1944. Visitation Friday 9:00 A.M. until time of Prayer service 11:00 A.M. at Van Henkelum Funeral Home 13401 S. Ridgeland Ave. Palos Heights ( located in Westgate Commons Plaza ) to St. Alexander Church 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights Mass 11:30 A.M. Private Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Served on the Oak Lawn District 123 school board, assisted with the formation of St. Linus Parish in Oak Lawn, was active many years as an adult Scout leader. Always ready with a kind word and helping hand. For Information Please Call 708 448-3530 or www.vanhenkelum.com
Dean Francis Stanley, age 91, WWII Army veteran, former resident of Chicago, Oak Lawn, Gurnee, Third Lake and, most recently, Hayward, Wis., Passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 in Duluth, Minn. He was born Feb. 19, 1920, in Chicago... View Obituary & Service Information