Eugene J. "Gene" J. Tokarz age 89 of Des Plaines, Illinois for 59 years passed away on June 15, 2020. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Wicklin) for 65 years. Loving father of Carol (Gary) Bender, Susan (Brian) Cleveland, Walter "Wally" (Kerry) and Brian (Sandra) Tokarz. Cherished grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Dorothy (Late Edward) Brennan. Gene was a proud Army veteran. He was a member of the Elks, V.F.W., and the Des Plaines Senior Center. Services will be private  with interment taking place in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Illinois. For information please call the funeral home at (847) 699-9003.