Richard M. Silva, age 75 of Bourbonnais, formerly of Steger, IL passed away peacefully November 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Marian “Dee”. Loving father of Barbara (John) Wisniewski, Anne Marie Palmer, Lisa Marie Silva. Cherished grandfather of eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Dearest brother of Hank C. Silva Jr., Andrew Silva, Louie Hernandez, Rene Hernandez, Adeline Dicare, Steven Hernandez and Mary Louise Romo. Adoring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Richard was a Sargent (E-5) in the United States Marine Corps and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Visitation Monday, November 20, 2017 from 4-8p.m. Prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral procession Tuesday 9 a.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to Angelsassigned.org. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For further information please contact 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com