Donald Henry Ternes, age 89, cherished husband of 68 years to Jeannine, nee Gambla. Devoted father of Richard “Rick” (Stella), Philip (Margaret), Jenan (Orest) Czuczuk, Paul (Dawn), Sharryn (Jim) Smyth, John and Joseph. Preceded in death by his siblings, Pete (late Laura) and Mary (late Joseph) Sokachitch. Proud grandfather of 25 and many great-grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Dr. Ronald (late Margaret) Gambla, Dr. Richard Gambla, Marguerite (late Fred) Trick, Denise (Dr. George) Nicolaides and the late Maryann Gambla and Dr. Gerald Gambla. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 9:00 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park to St. Mary Church, 19515 S. 115th Ave., Mokena. Mass 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park.
