John Nixon Stellwagen, 72, of LaGrange, IL died suddenly at his home on March 11, 2015.  Son of the late William and Sylvia (nee Nixon) Stellwagen, he is survived by his wife of 41 years Gale (nee Jones) Stellwagen, daughters Leslie Stellwagen and Laura (Daniel) Zeman, and his adored and adoring granddaughter Matilda.  Graduate of North Park Academy, Arizona State University, and Northwestern University. John began his career as a high school English teacher, but perfected it as a salesman, seer, and sage.  Perhaps the best storyteller since Scheherazade, John spent his life making everyone he met smile.  John loved classic cars, fine scotch, traveling the world, and ensuring that every dog he met had a cookie.  He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.  Memorial services will be held Tuesday March 17 at Hallowell and James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th Street,  Countryside, IL between 2pm and 6pm. Interment private.   Please consider a donation to the ASPCA or your local animal shelter in his name and remember, “When in doubt, buy both.” Funeral info 708-352-6500