Louis “Lou” Bourjaily, age 91, of Western Springs. Beloved husband for 67 years of Rita (nee Conley).  Loving father of Paul (Cecilia), Ann Maney (Edward), Terese Paltatzidis (Peter), John (Jennifer), Mary Clare (Damon Jackson). Devoted grandfather of Cecilia (George) Hassan, Michelle Bourjaily (Oleg Kurbatskiy), Thomas, Mary Kate, Sean (Sydney) and Clara Maney, Anna (Rob) Reed, Katie and Caroline Bourjaily.  Cherished son of the late Louis and Ruth, brother of Mary Anne Williams (the late Charles), Richard (Lynne), the late Paul (Barbara). Fond uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

U.S. Army Veteran.  When you made friends with Lou, whether at St. Catherine’s of Oak Park, Fenwick, the University of Notre Dame or St. John of the Cross, you had a friend for life. An avid golfer, bowler, card shark, Fighting Irish Fan, camera nut, and world traveler, Lou loved and cherished his life. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and his love on earth was his family.

Visitation 4 to 8pm Thursday, August 17 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Mass 10am Friday, August 18 at the Alexine Chapel, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, The Alzheimer’s Association, or charity of your choice.

Funeral Info: 708-352-6500