Joseph A. Bona Sr.

Joseph A. Bona Sr., age 81, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, June 27 2022.  Loving husband of JoAnn M. Bona, nee Klama.  Devoted father of Joseph Bona Jr., and Tina (Jeff) Anderson.  Proud grandpa of Joseph, Evelyn, and Samantha Bona, Nicholas, and Nathaniel Powers; great-grandpa of Arie, Daxon, Lyliah, and Lily.  Dear brother of the late Carol (late George) Watkins.  Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Ethel Bona.

Visitation Friday, July 1, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Prayer service Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz, Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN, to St. Joseph Catholic Church 440 Joliet St. Dyer, IN, for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, with Rev. Peter Muha officiating.  Interment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Calumet City, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org/donate) , appreciated.  For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com