Donald A. Dornbos Jr., longtime owner of Archer Automotive in Chicago, dies.
Donald A. Dornbos Jr., who owned Archer Automotive in Chicago for many years, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Angelica (née Sanchez); his children, Daniel Melton, Angela Dornbos, Kacie Dornbos and Nicholas Dornbos; his grandchild, Axel Melton; his siblings, James Dornbos, Edward (Joy) Dornbos and William (Cecelia) Dornbos; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Sarah Melton, his sister Karen Krzos and her husband, Richard.
Visitation: Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th Street just west of Harlem).
Celebration of Life: Wednesday. Visitation at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. service, followed by a procession to Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park for burial.
Condolences may be offered on his tribute page at www.foranfuneralhome.com.