Dena Anton (nee Panas), 95, of Oak Park, died on July 28, 1921. Born on Feb. 18, 1921, she, with her husband and siblings, proudly served in World War II in the U.S. Navy. She was a devoted member and volunteer at St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church and the past-president of the Philoptochos Society. She also spent many years helping at local organizations.
Dena Anton is survived by her children, Carol Anton and Georgiann Pikosz; her grandson, Sean; and her many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris Anton; her son, Bill Anton; and her siblings, Georgia (the late Nick) Foskaris and Peter Panas.
Visitation was held on Aug. 14 at Oak Park’s Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home. A Mass at St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church in Palos Heights was celebrated on Aug. 15, followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery.