John "Jack" E. Cook, age 83, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013. Loving father of Dwayne Cook. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother: Robert Cook and his sister: Dorothy Hoekstra. Visitation Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at First Reformed Church (15924 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL 60473) with Rev. Mel DeVries and Rev. Matt Waterstone officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemtery - Elwood, IL. Mr. Cook was a retired barber and was a U.S. Army Veteran. For further information, please contact Smits Funeral Home at 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.