Daniel C. R. Drake, 94, passed away May 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Gloria; loving father of Daniel F., Susan, Donna, the late Freddie, and George (Peggy); cherished grandfather of David, Greg, Michelle, James, Maria, Lydia, Aaron, Christopher, Stephen, Anna, Benjamin, and Marissa; proud great grandfather of Elizabeth, David John, Sterling, Victoria, Jace, Catherine, Rowan, Genysis, Rex, and Chloe. Daniel was a World War II veteran. Daniel was a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart recipient. Visitation Friday, May 19, 2017 from 2pm to 8pm at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Ave. Stickney,IL. Chapel Funeral Service at 10:30 am. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. Info:(708) 749-2033