John Raymond Apking

John R Apking, age 61 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully, February 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Mary Apking nee Finchum. Loving father of Sheryl Blanchard and Christopher (Katrina) Apking. Cherished grandfather of Kyle Apking and Francesa Silarder. Dear brother of Robert, George, Linda Arechiga, the late Mary Ann Diment and the late David Apking. Visitation Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Mass Friday, February 7, 2014 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Church - Steger, IL. Interment Skyline Memorial Park - Monee, IL.