John F. Kruger Sr. – beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Stanton); loving father of Therese (Denis Cooney), John (Linda), Mary (Jim) Bjorklund, Ellen (Jim) Opat, Joan (Scott) Denny and Julie (Tony) Murphy;  proud and cherished grandfather of seventeen;  fond brother of Fred (Betty) and the late Jim (the late Virginia) and the late Mary Kruger;  dear uncle and cousin of many.  Visitation will take place on two days,  at two locations.  First day will be on Saturday in Indiana at the Fagan- Miller Funeral Home located at 2828 Highway Ave in Highland IN. from 4-8 p.m.  Second day will take place Sunday at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Pk Rd.  from 3-8 p.m.  Funeral Monday, Friends are asked to meet at St. Clement church for mass at  11:00 a.m. . Interment St. Boniface. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hospice of the Calumet Area 600 Superior Ave. Munster, IN 46321 would be appreciated.  Info 773-588-5850 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com