John W. Tangas, 89, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 19, 1924 to Leonides and Wilma (Szilagyi) Tangas in Chicago. John enlisted in the United State Army at the age of 18; he was a master sargent of the 82nd airborne infantry. John is survived by his wife, Lois; his children, Michael (Vicki), Alicia Wilson, Celeste (David) Dunn and Andrea (John) Beachey; his step children, Ray (Heidi) LaHaie, Lynette (Roger) Sanday and Roxanne (Jeff Jadike) Imrick; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Constantine; and his first wife, Joan in 1983. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Church-St. Mary’s with the Rev. Tom Thakadipuram officiating with military honors following the service. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. (Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home)