John E. Ponczoch, beloved husband of the late Merie, nee Lapetina; loving father of Joyce A. (Edward W.) Bittner and Gail A.; cherished grandfather of Jackie A. and Paul E. Bittner; dearest brother of Melvin (Helen), Eleanor (Bill) Slattery and the late Marie, Edward, Helen, Laura, Sylvester, Catherine and Ervin; brother-in-law of Eunice and Ted; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. from Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave.,( at Lawrence Ave.) Chicago to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donation to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. For information 773-736-2300