Obituary of Brent Falkinham

Brent Kenneth Falkinham, age 1 month, of Beach Park died on Friday, October 30, 2009, in his parent's arms, surrounded by his extended family at Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago. Brent was born September 24, 2009, in Evanston, IL., and fought courageously to live. Survivors include his father and mother, Jason and Rebecca Falkinham of Beach Park; sister, Madison Ann Falkinham; grandparents, Kenneth and Sandra Falkinham of Wadsworth, IL, and Wilfredo and Frida Reyes of Waukegan, IL; great-grandmother, Virginia (Laury) Navat of the Philippines; uncles, Richard Reyes of Los Angeles, CA, and Rick Reyes of Waukegan; many great-aunts and great-uncles and cousins. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 3350 Delany Rd., Waukegan, with Rev. Jeffrey Koth, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church and again on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to Ronald McDonald House (near Comer Children's Hospital), 5444 South Drexel, Chicago, IL 60615 or to St. Mark's Lutheran Church.