John Budilovsky Obituary

Married! - (10/21/1950) - Johnny and Lee's wedding day

Retired 1973, to new home in Oakbrook - Designed and built by Johnny & Lee, 2S635 Avenue Vendome

Young Gentleman about town - a charmer - And a kind young man.

You are now pronounced Man & Wife - You may kiss the bride.

World Travelers - Enjoying every moment.

The Young Leader - A great speaker.

The Motorcycling Undertaker - A rare breed.

The Budilovsky Westchester Funeral Home - Built in 1957. Moved in when Joan & Jane were 5 months old and Buddy was 5.

Where to next? - Ever new vistas to discover

Season Greetings 1955 - Christmas holiday always a favorite

Rooftop fun at 2611 Lawndale, 1955 - Bud & Buddy

The Twins Graduate High School - and go on to college - the proud father

Ottawa - precious moments - A view from the hotel... so many beautiful and precious moments shared.

New Caddy every 3 years - only the best for his business and family

The many cruises around the world - he loved traveling

Many Birthday Toasts for Johnny - He loved to celebrate with friends and family.

The joy of his trains, 1933 - lasted a lifetime.

Father & Son at Sokol Camp, 1954 - Sokol Camp in beautiful Crystal Lake

Farragut Junior High Class,1/29/1931 - Can you spot Johnny?

Many wonderful travels - So many sights to see...

Disneyland, 1971 - So many fun times

Captains DInner, Lee's handmade shirts - Cruise ships travels

Cousins: Elmer, Erwin, Ray, Joe Kouba - A close family of cousins, with sweet Johnny in the middle

Beloved Pets: Rex & Polly, 1932 - Polly Spoke fluent Czech and Rex howled with Polly. Not a perfect combo when a funeral was downstairs.

Avid Travelers - (1987) - New York, New York!

At Uncle Elmers Farm, 1953 - A favorite place to visit

A studious young boy - An only child and very loved.

The Wedding - A small and special ceremony

A Proud Kiwanian

Father & Son, 2 Johnnys, 1932

Daughter Joan's wedding to Ben 2/14/04 - Valentines Day 2004.. ready to give Dad a big hug...

Blowing 90 candles out - (7/6/2006) - It took many friends to help!

Johnny's 90th Birthday July 6, 2006 - Celebrating at Bohemian Crystal.

Marshal Fields State Street Santa 1981 - The best Santa all his life

Daughter Jane's wedding to Rick

Son John's wedding to Luli

The First Sweetest Day - Oct. 21, 1940 - Johnny and Leona get married

Funeral Mass Card - (11/30/2009)

And, most of all, he loved Lee. 1949 - The Bathing Beauties

A Scholar and Dreamer - (1951) - A true Chicagoan.

The Happy Socialites! 1954 - While Grandma Josephine babysat, the happy duo went dancing!

We still think of you... - (2010) - Our newest books in your memory.

The newlyweds, 1951 - In front of Lee's former home at 6714 Ashland Avenue.

Johnny loved the water - He was a great swimmer

Athlon Philoi, 1952 - Loyal friends forever

His favorite Girls, Becky, Jane, Lee - 3 of Johnny's favorite girls: Becky, Jane and Lee.

Lee's book cover with true love, Johnny - (2005) - The cover of Lee's new book.

Tommy the Turtle - Bought as a tiny green turtle for 25 cents at Ben Franklin Store, Tommy lived to be 24 years old!

Mother Josephine, Mother-in-law, Helena - Johnny's dear Mother, Josephine, and dear Mother-in-law, Helena. He was a loving son and son-in-law.

Johnny loved the snow... - Oh he LOVED shoveling it!

Loon Lake revisited - (1978) - Revisiting the cabin and many fond memories of Loon Lake.

Oh he loved his trains. - (1970) - Every Christmas he played with his trains for hours under the Christmas Tree.

Starlets, 1954 - With eyes always full of stars for each other...

1953 CSA Bowling Champs - Johnny loved his many friends

CHRISTMAS 1951 - Season Greetings!

50th Wedding Anniversary, 10/21/2000 - Over 300 family and friends and between all the dancing and fun, beautiful Ballroom Dancers Entertained

Grandchildren, Richie, Becky, Josephine - (10/21/2000) - Richard John and Rebecca Ann - Son and daughter of Jane and Rick. Josephine Ann, daughter of John Jr. and Lourdes

Proud father of son, John, the Lawyer - Son, John, graduating from Kent Law School. Johnny and Lee were so proud of their son's success and many great accomplishments.

and another, Joan - Joan Bud!

and another, Kathie - (5/23/1998) - Kathie Huddleston!

Johnny, Lee, and Sgt - (1986) - The year is memorable, because they adopted a new child, Sgt, and Lee went Blonde!

Grandpa Teaching Benny, 2009 - the beat goes on...and on...

Death Does Not Take A Holiday - (2005) - Johnny's Autobiography, a remarkable story, a treasure forever, a life cherished. We love you, dad. We love you, Grandpa. We love you, Johnny.

Beautiful music maker - (1987) - Johnny could play most any instrument by ear... and well. He was an exceptional piano player.

Barnes and Noble Booksignings - (7/7/2005) - Johnny's new Book, "Death Does Not Take a Holiday" Lee's New Book, "Lady Lee," Joan's New Book, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Massage." Surrounded by loving family...

Youngest grandson, Benny - (10/31/2007) - Youngest grandson, Benny - born March 9, 2007 to Joan and Ben. In his first halloween costume at 7 months old...a Chicago Bears Fan... like Grandpa!

An exceptional musician, 1929 - John playing the accordion, one of the many musical instruments he could play,

John and Santa, 1919 - John sitting on a donkey and posing for a picture with Santa Claus

John as a Baby - (1916) - John in a carriage in front of his father's business on Fisk Street in Chicago. As most wakes were held in homes at the time he advertised as an Undertaker and Embalmer.

European Vacation in the Swiss Alps - (1989) - John and Lee having fun in the Swiss Alps while on vacation in Europe.

In his retirement - (1990) - he loved this MG

Children: Bud w/twins Joan & Jane-1957 - John Jr. holding his twin sisters Joan and Jane.

Summer at Loon Lake, 1933

Bohemian National Cemetery - (11/30/2009) - Lowering of the casket at the Bohemian National Cemetery. Johnny's final resting place.

Hearse to cemetery - (11/30/2009) - Hearse that carried John to the Bohemian National Cemetery

Funeral Pastor, Joseph Mills - (11/30/2009) - Pastor Joseph Mills from the Westchester Community Church conducted the beautiful funeral service.

50th Anniversary Handmade Quilt - (11/29/2009)

Swing Waltz becomes Love Waltz in 1985 - Music by John, Lyrics by Joan

Bohemian Funeral Directors Association - (11/29/2009) - Arrangement sent by the Bohemian Funeral Director Association, of which Johnny was Past President of.

Flowers Grandpa - (11/29/2009) - Flowers and green leaves

So many flowers and so many people - (11/29/2009) - for everyone loved Johnny

Many sentiments from across the country - (11/29/2009) - Yellow Rose arrangement

And from down the block - (11/29/2009) - Beautiful flowers and sentiments at John's Wake

John's Song, Swing Waltz - John wrote the music & lyrics as a young man. He recorded it as a record in the 1930's. One of the greatest thrills for John was when Lawrence Welk played it while he was dancing at the ballroom.

Family Pictures - (11/29/2009) - Pictures displayed at John's wake of him and his family

Flowers - Grandpa - (11/29/2009) - Flowers in chapel from John's Grandchildren

Flowers - Dad - (11/29/2009) - Flowers in Chapel from John's children

John & Bud at home, 1954 - John sitting in front of his Funeral Home on Lawndale Ave. with his son Bud standing close by.

John Jr's Christening Day, 1952 - John and Lee were thrilled to have their first child, John Jr. This is a picture of John Sr. with his mother Josephine holding John Jr. on the day of his Christening.

It would help with dads loss to hear one of Mom's story jokes.