William Laxner - beloved husband of the late Katherine (nee Nee);  devoted father of William (Margaret), Patrick (Gina), Noreen (Thomas) Kusek, and Michael Laxner;  proud and cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Joseph, Michael, Jenna and Sara; dear brother of Lorraine (Lenny), Evelyn (Vince), Josephine (Jim), and Donald (Carol). Proud Korean War Veteran.  Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Interment private. Info 773-588-5850 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com