Frank John Hughes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frank John Hughes, 83, of Watseka passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at his home. Frank was born on September 8, 1937 in Chicago, the son of Thomas and Jane “Jean” (McKillop) Hughes and they preceded him in death. He married Clara Schafer on November 15, 1958 in Chicago and she preceded him in death on August 7, 2008. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Hughes; one grandchild, Faith Hughes; and two brother in laws, John Johnson and Ken Schafer. He is survived by four children, Bridget Hughes-Wallace, Clara Hughes, Frank (Kera) Hughes, and Thomas (Aimee) Hughes; thirteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Dan (Sharon) Hughes; one sister, Sue Johnson; two brother in laws, Jack (Lisa) Schafer and Lou (Sharon) Schafer and one sister in law, Debbie Hughes. Mr. Hughes served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and later served in the Illinois National Guard. Frank worked 35 years at the Chicago Police Department and was a member of the Watseka American Legion Post #23. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Visitation will also be from 2:00 – 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Curley Funeral Home in Chicago Ridge (6116 W 111th St). Funeral services will be on Monday, August 30 at 10:00 am, also at Curley Funeral Home. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Memorials may be made to Family’s Wishes. Please share a memory of Frank baierfuneralhome.com.

Frank John Hughes

September 8, 1937 - August 21, 2021