John J. Chovanec, 74, of Schaumburg, passed away Saturday, February 18. A fun loving, life of the party guy who was always ready to lend a helping hand, John was a man of his faith and family. Beloved husband of the late Carol(nee Wrzesinski); loving father of Jeff(Kate), Debbi(Mark) Merrill, and Jenny(Mike) Howlett; proud grandfather of Kellie, Kimberly, and Carly Chovanec and Emily, Abby, and Mick Howlett. Visitation Wednesday, February 22 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd(at Barrington Rd), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Thursday 10:15am to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 11:00am. Following services cremation private at Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity in John's honor appreciated. Info (630)289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.