John E. Tallman, 73, of Park Ridge, beloved husband of Betty; loving father of Carolyn (Eben) Coenen and Philip (Raleigh) Tallman; dear grandfather of Maeve and Jovie Coenen, and Anna and Emily Tallman; fond brother of Susan Tallman. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Thursday, August 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church 320 S. Washington Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 for a funeral mass on Friday, August 14th at 11:30 a.m. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago 721 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60654 or The Salvation Army 5040 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60630 appreciated. For further information, Simkins Funeral Home (847) 965-2500