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John C. Hough

John C. Hough was born January 12, 1911 in Chicago to James E. and Catherine (nee Cannon) Hough. He passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Arlington Living and Rehab Center in Long Grove.

John served on the Chicago Fire Dept. from May 1937 to January of 1974. In 1947 John was awarded the $100 Herald American Heroism Award, in 1954 he earned the highest Fire Dept. Decoration, The Lambert Tree Medal Award for rescuing a person from an 18th floor ledge of the Wrigley Building. He was also awarded the Chicago Safety Council Award as Outstanding Fireman of the Year in 1954. In October of 1942 John enlisted in the Coast Guard and served as an Electrician's Mate aboard LST 64, participating in many initial landings of enemy held islands. Honorably discharged in 1945, John returned to his duties on the Chicago Fire Department, to retire as Battalion Chief of Engine Co. 108.

John is survived by his brother Thomas H. Hough; sister-in-law Carol Hough, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen (nee Coleman) Hough; brothers George (Ellie Jo), James, Michael (Helene) and Joseph (Anne) Hough.


Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers will be held 9:15 AM, Wednesday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., proceeding to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights for Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery .

Please omit flowers.