Dennis W. Thezan, 75, of Broadview and Brookfield, died on Nov. 18, 2017. 

Born on May 22, 1942, Mr. Thezan served in the U.S. Air Force before embarking on a 47-year career as a hydraulic and pneumatic specialist with Catching FluidPower. He was also an avid photographer. 

Mr. Thezan was the husband of Carol; the father of Dawn (Mark) Ferus and Dennis A. Thezan; and the grandfather of Brandon, Haley, Cameron and Nathan. 

Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester, on Wednesday, Dec. 6 for a memorial visitation from 3 to 8 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. service.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m., followed by a committal service at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road in Elwood, at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) are appreciated.