Philip J. Grakauskas, age 80, of Steger, IL. passed away January 25, 2009. Beloved husband of Eileen Grakauskas. Loving father of Ken (Patricia) of Sanford, MI., Gerald (Christine) of Wakeman, OH, and Sherl (Randy) Robertson of Steger, IL. Cherished grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 8. Dearest brother of Bernice Grakauskas of Steger, IL., Francis Hoffman of So. Chicago Heights, IL , and Amelia Saccaro of Stoughton, WI. Philip was preceded in death by three sons: Joel, Richard, Ronnie, and seven siblings: Josephine Lasco, Anna Lubin, Joseph, Alice Gailis, Stanley, Helen Kluth, and Elizabeth Grakauskas. Visitation Wednesday January 28, 2009 from 3:00 " 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger,IL) Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Skyline Memorial Park " Monee, IL.. Philip was a U.S Army Veteran. Memorials to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church - New Lennox, IL. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com