August “Sonny” Drews
August “Sonny” Drews, age 79, of Indian Head Park, IL; beloved husband of Diane (née Holik); loving father of Doreen (Thomas) Currey & Timothy (Jane) Drews; proud grandfather of Ally, Emily, & Billy; dear brother of the late Dolores Drews & Thelma (James) Fleming; dear uncle and friend of many.
Sonny was born in Oak Park and grew up in Forest Park. He attended Proviso East High School and then served in the United States Air Force for four years. After the Air Force, Sonny worked in the trucking industry until he began working with sprinkler systems. He went on to become a successful owner of several sprinkler system companies over a span of 40 years.
Sonny had a passion for sports, and coached baseball and soccer when his children were young. He was one of the coaches of the Berwyn Blazers Soccer Club and was also the commissioner of the Norm Reissmann youth soccer league in Berwyn for a time. He had a fondness for baseball cards and other sports memorabilia which eventually led to him opening his own store, Park Cards, in Forest Park. Sonny was a lifelong Bulls and Cubs fan, and his favorite players were Michael Jordan and Ernie Banks.
In his later years, Sonny enjoyed traveling with his wife Diane (especially to tropical resorts), attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, and going to the OTB.
Visitation 3 to 9pm on Thursday, February 6 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Service 10am on Friday, February 7 at the funeral home. Family & friends will meet at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood for 12pm interment.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Sonny’s name to Special Olympics (https://support.specialolympics.org/) are greatly appreciated.
Funeral information: (708) 352-6500
Diane n family- I’m so very sorry loss of Sonny🙏❤️🙏. Keeping you all in my prayers 🙏
One of my favorite memories of Sonny’s was when I worked for Diane at Best Care n he’d call as a joke n ask “what’s for dinner” n as I got to know him better, I remember saying as a joke- maybe you should make dinner 😉🫢🙃. May you rest now 🙏❤️🙏.
Brenda
TIM , DENNIS AND I ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR Dad. Our deepest condolences to you Tim,and your mom and sister and other family. Its a difficult time., Dennis and I know that pain of losing our parents. Remember the good times and cherish your memories. May God Bless you all. 🙏
My deepest condolences on your loss Sonny will be missed. Fond memories of him and his family.
Diane and family – Sending my sincere sympathy from Austin, Texas. I am sorry I cannot pay my respects in person but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May your cherished memories bring you comfort and peace❤️
Pat Steigerwald
Dear Doreen,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Dad, Sonny. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry!
Barbara Buenik
August was a great guy. I loved him dearly. Best boss I ever had by far. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Diane and your entire family.
My prayers are with you
Don Pacourek
R.I.P.
Doreen, the picture of your Dad is the Sonny we knew and loved. We enjoyed good times together and many laughs. He was always quick with a remark and always pleasant. He will be missed.
Deepest Condolences to your family. Sonny was clearly a man the left his mark on hundreds of people. Defended his country, started a business, employed friends, raised great kids, fulfilled a successful and loving marriage. He will be missed. His life is an inspiration of how it “should be”.
Dear Diane, Doreen , Tim & Family ,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very difficult time . Sonny will live on within all of your hearts & minds .
Sonny lived life fully loving his family and having fun .
Prayers for you all ,
Laura & Joe Saverino
Dear Diane and family very sorry I won’t be there
For augie . He was the best partner a person
Could have he will be missed by many of us
That new him. I was blessed to be one of his
Partners in fire protection. We learned a lot from
Each other . RIP AUGIE.
Dear Diane, Doreen, Tim and family –
So sorry for your loss. Sonny was a great man, and I’m so thankful I had a chance to see him again after many years. I will forever treasure my younger years of crossing the alley to play with Tim, take swim lessons from Doreen and always welcomed inside your home. May he rest peacefully and know that Rocky & him are having fun again together.
Thinking of you all with love,
Ricky Ruane and family – xo