August T. Bonow, age 85, of Elwood, passed away January 28, 2012. He is survived by his son Martin Bonow; his daughter Patricia Myers-Riiff; grandchildren. Melissa Haustein and Corey Myers; and his best friend, Alice.
Gus served as a sailor during World War II in the capture of the U-505 upon the U.S.S. Jenks.
He was a proud member of the Chicago Fire Department for 42 years.
Gus was a hero on many levels from his nation to his loving family,
He was preceded in death by his parents August and Mae Bonow; his wife Agnes; brother Charles Bonow; sons Michael, Timothy and Lawrence Bonow.
Memorial Service in late spring at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to: Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd Street, Tinley Park.
Published: Chicago Tribune - February 12, 2012
Gus served as a sailor during World War II in the capture of the U-505 upon the U.S.S. Jenks.
He was a proud member of the Chicago Fire Department for 42 years.
Gus was a hero on many levels from his nation to his loving family,
He was preceded in death by his parents August and Mae Bonow; his wife Agnes; brother Charles Bonow; sons Michael, Timothy and Lawrence Bonow.
Memorial Service in late spring at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to: Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd Street, Tinley Park.
Published: Chicago Tribune - February 12, 2012
August T. Bonow, age 85, of Elwood, passed away January 28, 2012. He is survived by his son Martin Bonow; his daughter Patricia Myers-Riiff; grandchildren. Melissa Haustein and Corey Myers; and his best friend, Alice.
Gus served as a sailor during World War II in the capture of the U-505 upon the U.S.S. Jenks.
He was a proud member of the Chicago Fire Department for 42 years.
Gus was a hero on many levels from his nation to his loving family,
He was preceded in death by his parents August and Mae Bonow; his wife Agnes; brother Charles Bonow; sons Michael, Timothy and Lawrence Bonow.
Memorial Service in late spring at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to: Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd Street, Tinley Park.
Published: Chicago Tribune - February 12, 2012
Gus served as a sailor during World War II in the capture of the U-505 upon the U.S.S. Jenks.
He was a proud member of the Chicago Fire Department for 42 years.
Gus was a hero on many levels from his nation to his loving family,
He was preceded in death by his parents August and Mae Bonow; his wife Agnes; brother Charles Bonow; sons Michael, Timothy and Lawrence Bonow.
Memorial Service in late spring at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to: Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd Street, Tinley Park.
Published: Chicago Tribune - February 12, 2012
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