John R. Vanerka, age 52, beloved husband of Deborah (nee Wierzba); proud father of Andrew and Jessica; devoted son of Robert and Frances Vanerka; cherished brother of Christine (the late Stanley) Patek; dear son-in-law of Robert and Elizabeth Wierzba; kind brother-in-law of Kimberly (Adam) James and Kristy (Jason) Amore; loving uncle of Alex, Benjamin, Sydney and Addison. Visitation Thursday 2-7 P.M. with a Prayer Service from 2-2:30 P.M. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park, IL 60462. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. A celebration of John’s life will take place at Papa Joe’s in Orland Park immediately following the visitation on Thursday. Interment Private. Due to the current health guidelines, we are limited to 50 attendees at a time. We kindly ask that you quickly exit the funeral home after paying your respects to the family so that all visitors have an opportunity to enter. Masks and proper social distancing are required. The coffee lounge is not available for use, please refrain from bringing food into the funeral home. Funeral info: (708) 429-3200