Michael P. Cernyar, age 92 of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully June 1, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Gracemary Cernyar nee Devereux. Loving father of MaryAnn Cernyar, Suzann (Gary) Kregel, Michael Cernyar, Patrick (Olga) Cernyar and Nina (Robert) Guzzo. Cherished grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Dear uncle of Jane, Fran, Nancy, Amy, John and the late Joe. Michael was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. He was a WWII Army Veteran serving with the 486th Bomb Group. Visitation Friday, June 5, 2015 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Mass Saturday, June 6, 2015 10:00 a.m. directly at St. James Catholic Church 22244 Torrence Ave. Sauk Village, IL. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens - Schererville, IN. Memorials to Honor Flight Chicago or St. James Church appreciated.