Bernard John (B.J.) Elson passed away on December 23rd, 2016. Born on December 8th, of either 1938 or 1939...he was a comedian and entertainer, public servant and a maker of memories. He performed comedy for over 50 years including acting as a writer for Rodney Dangerfield. He loved his family and horse-racing and always championed the cause of the underdog. He was married for 47 years to his beloved wife Christine, was the proud father of Keith Elson and Jessica (Josh) Cravens, and grandfather of Clay, Kendal, Shelby, Keaton and Kacey. We are still here...but will miss him every day of our lives. Visitation Tuesday, December 27, from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, December 28, 9:15 a.m. from THORNRIDGE FUNERAL HOME (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd., (Northbound traffic: U-turn permitted at 143rd St.) Orland Park to Our Lady of the Woods Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.