John E Meehan

It is with great sadness that the family of John Earl Meehan of Frankfort, IL, announces his passing on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of 60 years to Phyllis (nee Porten). Dear and loving father to Peggy (Dan) Kramer, Mary Meehan, Martha (Chris) Carlson and preceded in death by son Michael (Lori). Devoted grandfather to Katie (Roger) Yohn, Casey (James) Kerr, Kevin (Kerry) Kramer, Patrick Meehan, Nicholas Carlson, Charlie Carlson and proudly a great grandfather to Emerson Yohn. John honorably served as a Marine Corps Sergeant in the Korean War. He later became National Sales Manager for Interlake Steel and after retiring founded his own company, Quality Storage Products. Family was central to John as was his faith and his Irish heritage. To his family and friends John will always be remembered as a man who was incredibly kind, quick witted and a great story teller. He will be greatly missed by many. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Frankfort Il. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given for research to ALS Association, www.alsa.org