Walter A. Brys age 78, of Steger, IL. passed away February 24, 2009. Beloved husband of Dyonne Mertz-Brys, Loving father of Vicky Berglund, Sherry, Randy, Kerry (Melissa) Brys, devoted grandfather of eleven grandchildren. Dearest brother of Julie (Bill) Schell, Mike, William, and Jack (Bonnie) Brys. Walter was preceded in death by two sons: Ricky and Terry. Visitation Thursday February 26th from 3:00 " 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger). Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m. Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment Skyline Memorial Park " Monee, IL. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com