John E Chrismas

John Edward Chrismas, 95, of Paris, IL, formerly of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away on December 27, 2020 at 12:15pm at Paris Community Hospital in Paris, IL.
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 preceeded him in death on February 11, 2015.
John served in the US Army during WWII 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, IL 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, IL and Carol (Bruce) Brady of Hot Springs, AR, 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 preceeded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters.
He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Paris, IL and formerly a long-time member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hot Springs Village, AR.
Funeral services are being held Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00pm, graveside Cedar Vale Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Hot Springs Village, AR, or Grace Lutheran Church in Paris, IL, or a charity of your choice. www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com