Obituary of Melvin Peich

Melvin S. Peich Age 92, of Alden Estates of Naperville, IL and formerly of the Plainfield and Joliet, IL area, passed away peacefully, Friday October 9, 2015. Born and raised in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago, he attended Lane Tech, graduating with the Class of 1941. Mel joined the Marines and served his country during WWII. He saw action in the Guadel Canal, Boganville, Somora and Okinawa being a member of the 1st Marine Airwing and the 5th Air Corp. Survivors include his sons, Michael (Dianne) Peich of West Chester, PA, Charles Peich of Wauconda, IL; daughter, Christine Kidd of Madison, WI; grandchildren, Brent Peich, Alysia Peich (Paul Lewsey) ; John Peich, Jeff Peich; Brooke Kidd. Also surviving are six great grandchildren and a niece, Mary Kudla. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; parents, Svetozar and Katherine (nee Katanov) Pejich,; daughter, Victoria and sister Violet Zlatos. Mel, a retired draftsman from Jones and Brown Steel Fabricators, was a member of the Marine Corp League, Buglers Across America and a life member of the VFW. He enjoyed running, taking 3rd place, at age 81, in the "Over 75" category of the Ronald McDonald Marathon. Funeral Services for Melvin S. Peich will be held on Thursday October 15, 2015, 12 Noon at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL Rev Bill Beagle officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U. S. Marine Corp. Visitation also Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mel's name to the Parkinson's Foundation or Support Homeless Veterans, Inc., 119 S. Easton Rd., Ste 104, Glenside, PA 19038 would be appreciated. For more information (815)741-5500 or visit his book of memories at www.fredcdames.com