John J. Lukesh

Marion John J. Lukesh, 86, formerly of Chicago and Tamarac, FL. passed away at the Marion VA Medical Center Friday, September 6, 2002 at 11:35 P.M. Visitation will be at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home in Marion Monday from 9:00 A.M. till 9:45 A.M. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. Father Richard Mohr will officiate. Burial will follow at Mounds National Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. Military rites will be performed at the grave by VFW Post 1301 of Marion. John was born February 27, 1916 in Swoerville, PA to Martin and Mary (Macej) Lukesh. He married Frances T. (Sanders) Lukesh in Wilkes-Barre, PA June 14, 1943. He was a Production Control Manager at Ethyl Corp. in Chicago. John served his country during WW II as a Master Sergeant in the U.A. Army. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include Wife Frances; Lukesh of Marion, Two daughters and Son-in-laws; Susan and William Hess Sr. of Marion, and Janet and Ron Megen of Sunrise FL, Six grandchildren Elizabeth Rabun of Orlando, FL; Edward Megen of Sunrise, FL; William Hess Jr., Matthew Hess, Nicholas Hess and Jessica Hess all of Marion. His parents, three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. This obituary and Guest Register is available at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com