James S. Lack

James graduated a Bachelor of Arts from Northern Illinois University and Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He is the past president of the Palos Hills Chamber of Commerce. James was also elected City Clerk and former Police Commissioner. He was recently honored in Springfield for 40 years of funeral service. He is married to Jacqueline and has three children and one grandchild.
email: james.lack@lackfuneralhome.com

Ronald C. Lack

Ronald is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and Worsham College of Mortuary Science and the recipient of the award for excellence in restorative art. Ron has been a member of the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and the Illinois and National Funeral Directors Associations. He and his wife have been married for 39 years, have three children, and seven grandchildren. They live in the community and are active in their local church and business activities.
email: ronald.lack@lackfuneralhome.com

Carole Lack

Carole Lack, Ron’s wife, is a licensed cosmetologist and has been active with the firm for many years. Carole is well known in the funeral industry for her expertise in hair restoration and cosmetology.
email: carole.lack@lackfuneralhome.com

Lack & Sons Funeral Home was founded in 1916 by Stephen D. Lack near Western Avenue and 23rd Place in Chicago. Stephen C. Lack opened a funeral home in Palos Hills in 1967 and moved the original home to West 69th Street in Chicago. The current Lack & Sons Funeral Home in Hickory Hills was opened by the current generation, James Lack and Ronald Lack in 1987.

Both Jim and Ron Lack have been very active in both towns as Palos Hills City Clerk, Palos Hills Police Pension Board, President of Palos Hills Chamber and officers in Hickory Hills Chamber. In addition, Jim and Ron are active in both Sacred Heart and St. Patricia Churches.

Lack & Sons Funeral Home provides services for all ethnic and religious denominations as well as cremation, scientific donations, international shipping, public-aid and pre-arrangements. The public is invited to visit the newly remodeled chapel, meet them and their staff, receive brochures and information at any time.