Samuel Jr. Teerling

Samuel Teerling Jr.
77, of Streator and formerly of Homer Township, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 . Loving husband of Linda (nee Ganzel) Teerling, beloved father of Janet (Jim) Teerling Fender, Lydia (George) Janacek and William (Kristine) Teerling, cherished papa of Jamie (Anthony) Vaccaro, Samantha Janacek, Danielle Janacek, Samuel Teerling and Amanda Teerling; dearest great papa of Elliana, Dominic and Vinny Vaccaro and several nieces and nephews. Samuel loved his family with all his heart and had many wonderful friends in Florida. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict. A former Homer Township Trustee, former Homer Township fireman and a member of the Midwest Good Times Camping Club. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 on Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 3 - 8pm with a prayer service at 7:00PM. Funeral service on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment Abraham National Cemetery, Elwood. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Make A Wish foundation would be appreciated. For information www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3700