Jack Edward Falls

Jack Edward Falls, age 84, of Thomson, Illinois, died peacefully on May 28, 2016 at The Alverno Nursing Home. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a private family burial will be held in Savanna Township Cemetery at a later date. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois.
Jack was born in Sabula, Iowa on April 21, 1932, the son of Walter and Helen (Ritenour) Falls. He attended both Thomson and Port Byron High Schools. After high school, Jack proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. He married the “love of his life” Bernice Hagen on February 14, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jack was a truly gifted supporter of his co-workers, friends, neighbors, children and grandchildren. And in the process, he always had a story to tell. Jack’s stories—told with amazing ease and his own unique charm—always brought smiles and helped to lighten the mood. He was employed at Deublin Company in Northbrook, Illinois for over 30 years. As a retiree, Jack tirelessly offered his services. He was a member of AMVETS, the Thomson American Legion and Lions Club. He volunteered with the Great River Outreach in Savanna and helped countless people throughout the years. He also volunteered during Thomson’s Melon Days and supported the Savanna Historical Society. Most of all, Jack treasured spending time with his family and friends.
Jack will be dearly missed by his wife Bernice of Thomson; son Craig (Jean) Falls of Arvada, Colorado; daughters Kristie Bo of Scottsdale, Arizona, Vicky (Jim) Schneider of Bristol, Wisconsin and Tammy (Tom) Rogan of Mundelein, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Emma Falls, Devon & Kelyn Weaver-Bo, Beth D’Incognito, Erica Gesiakowski, and Eric, Dawn and Michael Rogan; four great-grandchildren, Ella and Michael D’Incognito and Maddy and Jakob Gesiakowski; and one sister, Patricia Orto of Loveland, Colorado, and many other friends and relatives.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Helen Falls; one grandson, Matt Rogan; two brothers, Robert and Richard Falls; and three sisters, Gayle Troha, June Melton, and Mary Groharing.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Great River Outreach, Savanna, Illinois; the Lions Club or the American Legion, both of Thomson, Illinois, will also welcome donations in Jack’s name.