Antonio Q. Cruz 56 passed away Saturday evening October 10, 2015 in Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center after a long illness. He was born January 7, 1959 in Racine, the son of Ignacio R. and Ramona (nee: Quiroz) Cruz. Tony had been employed with Racine Steel. He is survived by a son Antonio Cruz, Jr., and a daughter Crystal Cruz. He leaves to mourn his passing four brothers; Ignacio (Ramona) Cruz Jr., Alfonso Cruz, Richard (Caroline) Cruz, Sr., and Eddie Cruz, and his two sisters; Sylvia Sanchez and Irene Granados, along with numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death my his parents. Funeral services for Tony will be held Wednesday October 14, 2015 at 11:30 a.m in Strouf Funeral Home, Reverend Manuel Lozano Jr. officiating. The family will receive guests Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home.;