John A. "Jack" Nichols Sr. U.S. Army Veteran Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of 44 years to Barbara. Loving father of Laura Nichols and John A. Jr. (Katie) Nichols. Dearest grandfather of Michael Nichols. Funeral Service Saturday, October 29th 10:30 am at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28th from 3:00 - 9:00 pm at the funeral home. Family and friends to meet at 10:30 am on Monday, October 31st at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL for the interment and Military Honors scheduled for 11:00 am.