John J. Cantu, age 59, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, June 29, 2017. Beloved son of the late Benjamin and Aurora Cantu; loving father of Celina N. Cantu; dearest brother of Jose (Mary) Cantu, Benjamin Jr. (Mary Lou) Cantu, Delia (the late James) Gayton, Gloria DeCenzo, Ophelia (Sam) Briones and the late Beatrice (George) Victory; adoring uncle of many nieces and nephews; cherished friend of John and Trish Ott. John will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Visitation Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 2-8pm at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Mass Thursday 10:00am at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Chicago Heights, IL. Interment Assumption Catholic Cemetery - Glenwood, IL. Further information 708-755-6100 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.smitsfh.com