Erich Mannfred Mees, 81, formerly of LaGrange. Beloved husband of the late Martha Jane. Loving father of Erich O. (Dana Mees-Athuring), Tina (Greg) Jonas, Heidi (Al) Gioia and Raymond Mees. Devoted grandfather of Maria and Anna Jonas and Joseph Gioia. Dear brother of the late Annedora (Mel) Schmidt, the late Otto (Helga) Mees, the late Helga Girard and Hans (Erica) Mees. Fond uncle of many. Visitation 3 to 8pm Monday, Feb. 9th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Will lie in state from 9:30am until time of Funeral Service 10:30am Tuesday, Feb. 10th at Lyonsville United Church of Christ, Indian Head Park. Private interment to follow First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Lyonsville U. C. C. appreciated. Erich was a Freemason. He was very active in the Flagg Creek Historical Society, and a former member of the Pleasantdale School Board. He was active politically as a Republican Party Precinct Committeeman and as an Election Judge. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500