Prairie State Wire

Henry Luther Vanick, aged 87 and a US Army Veteran, peacefully departed this life on July 16, 2025, with his family by his side. For 65 beautiful years, he was the beloved husband of the late Josephine Vanick.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Lillian and Louis Vanick, Henry leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. He is survived by his four children, Debbie (Cesar) Dovalina, Arthur (Tammy) Vanick, Kerry (Chris) Vihnanek, and Kristen Vanick. He was also a caring uncle to Renee (Ed) Grube and Edward (Donna) Vanick. Renowned for his craftsmanship as a butcher and former owner of Henri's Finer Foods in Burbank for over 35 years, Henry was an active member of the Burbank Sertoma.

A devoted member of the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Henry cherished every moment spent with his family, either at home in Oak Lawn or at their lake house in Indiana. His favorite pastimes included apple picking, fishing, road trips, cooking, baking, and playing with his dog, Lola. His greatest joy was having his family and friends around him. A true patriarch, Henry's absence will be deeply felt by all whose lives he touched.

Henry will forever be remembered as the world's best grandfather/papa to Joe, Brad, Cristina, Eric, Tiffany, Lauren, Nicole, Haley, Vanessa, Emma, and Riley. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Leah, Joanna, Benjamin, Fiona, Rowen, Isla, Theodore (Teddy), and Julia. Henry has now reunited with his late wife Josephine and their baby Cheryl in Heaven.

Visitation will be on Sunday, July 20th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church for a service at 10:30 a.m. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery. For more information, please call (708) 422-2700 or visit www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

Expressions of sympathy may be communicated through flowers sent to the family through their floral store.

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