John W. Wachtor, age 92, U.S. Army WWII Veteran, late of Merrillville formerly of Calumet City. Beloved husband of Helen R. nee Oleksy. Devoted father of Mary Ann O'Connell, Carol (Robert) Sterling and Julie (Andrew) Bryant. Loving grandfather of Melissa, Tim, Will and Anna. Proud Great-grandfather of Joshua and Kylee. Dear brother of Jean (late Ben) Marcinkewicz, the late Sophie Granato, Steve, Edward and Stephen Wachtor. Visitation Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral 10:45 a.m. from THORNRIDGE FUNERAL HOME (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/ South Holland to St. Andrew the Apostle Church Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Calumet.