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John H. Masson

February 17, 1927 — June 30, 2025

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John H. Masson, age 98, US Army Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Eleanore, nee Graczyk for 72 years. Loving father Pamela Masson, John P. "Jack" (Marcella) Masson, Colleen (Michael) Ethington. Proud grandfather of Nicole (Eddie) Wieder, Matthew Masson, Kevin Masson, Emily (Mike Frieberg) Flores, Lorenzo (fiancée Kelly McGinty) Flores, Madelyn (Kyle Christensen) Ethington, and Sarah (Justin) Meyer. Dearest great-grandfather of Declan and Killian Wieder; Jacob, Lilith, and Delany Masson. Devoted son of the late Loretta "Dolly" and Oscar Masson. Dear brother of the late Robert Masson. 

John loved to build radio-controlled airplanes and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He cherished spending time at his cottage in Michigan, where he enjoyed fishing from his trusted Lund boat and relaxing in the beauty of nature. John found joy in watching birds of all kinds. He was a talented mechanic and woodworker, known for his skill and craftsmanship in everything he set his hands to. 

Visitation Monday, July 7, 2025 from 3-8PM. Funeral Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 8:45 AM from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 16043 S. Bell Rd., Homer Glen, IL. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

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Visitation At Colonial Chapel

Monday, July 7, 2025

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory

15525 73rd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

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Prayer Service at Colonial Chapel

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Starts at 8:45 am (Central time)

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory

15525 73rd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Funeral Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 8:45 AM from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 16043 S. Bell Rd., Homer Glen, IL. Mass 10:00 AM.

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Funeral Mass at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

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Our Mother of Good Counsel

16043 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Funeral Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 8:45 AM from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 16043 S. Bell Rd., Homer Glen, IL. Mass 10:00 AM.

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Interment with Military Honors

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Starts at 12:30 pm (Central time)

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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421

Interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

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