John "Hans" Okeli Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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John “Hans” Okeli Jr., age 88, of Momence, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Watseka Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born on July 28, 1933 in Solymar, Hungary, the son of Johann and Maria (Cservenyi) Okeli. He married Jean Latham on February 26, 1956 in Brazil, IN. Hans came to the United States from Germany in 1952. He was an automotive mechanic and was the owner/operator of German Freight Lines Trucking Company. He also worked in farming and loved it. Hans enjoyed auto racing and motorcycles. He was a member of DANK, a group that celebrated German heritage. Hans is survived by his wife, Jean Okeli of Bradley; one son and daughter-in-law, John P. and Rhonda Okeli of Mermon, IN; one daughter and son-in-law, Annelise and Rory LaMontagne of Kankakee; seven grandchildren, Mathew, Sarah, Nicholas, and Zachary Okeli and Lee, Todd, and Andrea LaMontagne; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Ray Meredith of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Elisabeth and John Mollner and Mary Morrison; and one brother, Matthew Okeli. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the 11 a.m. memorial service on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to family wishes.

John "Hans" Okeli Jr.

July 28, 1933 - May 30, 2022