John E. Chrismas

PARIS, Ill. — John Edward Chrismas, 95, of Paris, Ill., formerly of Hot Springs Village, Ark., passed away on Dec. 27,

2020, at 12:15 p.m. at Paris Community Hospital in Paris, Ill.

John was born on April 7,

1925, in Winnepeg, Manitoba,

Canada. He was the son of the late Walter and Pearl Chrismas. He married Marilynn J. Grieb on June 14, 1952. She preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2015.

John served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Big Red One — First Infantry Division, 26th Regiment — Blue Spider. He was in the third wave on D- Day invading Omaha Beach. After being honorably discharged from the Army in

1945, he worked at Nosco Inc. in Waukegan, Ill., as a carton die-maker until he retired.

He was an avid fisherman, enjoying all the lakes in Hot Springs Village. He also enjoyed helping out his Nudo Lane neighbors in the Village, where he lived for 30 years and was active in the Hot Springs Village VFW Post 10783.

He is survived by daughters Judy (Jim) Latzke of Paris, Ill., and Carol (Bruce) Brady of Hot Springs, Ark.; two granddaughters, Erin (Adam) Brady-Randle and Meghan (Justin) Thompson; one great-granddaughter, Chassitie Sheperd, and a great-grandchild on the way. He will also be missed by his beloved dog, Patti.

He was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Paris, Ill., and formerly a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hot Springs Village, Ark.

Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, graveside at Cedar Vale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Hot Springs Village, Ark., or Grace Lutheran Church in Paris, Ill., or a charity of your choice.

Guestbook at http://www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.