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John Bennecke Obituary

Bennecke, John W. "Jack" 88 years. Veteran United States Marine Corps. Passed into eternal life surrounded by family on April 15, 2019. Beloved and devoted husband of 61 years to the late Virginia; loving father of Deborah (Ron) Okon, John M. Bennecke, Thomas (Lora) Bennecke, Robert Bennecke, Sandra (Steve) Brazel, and Patricia "Trish" Glascoff; dearest grandfather of Nicole, Dana, Eddie (C.P.D.), Mark, Aaron, Wally, Rebecca, Stephen, Ginny, Robert, Jack, Timmy and Emily; great-grandfather of Nicholas, Maggie, Matthew and Bobby; cherished son of the late William (late Ann) Bennecke; dear brother of the late William (Generose) Bennecke, Patricia (Charles) Einweck, late Anne Marie Roseman, Rich (late Jill) Bennecke; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; friend to all who knew him. Jack, true to his Marine Corps training, provided, protected, and inspired his family through all his years. Funeral services 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2019, from the Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL, to Saint Gabriel Church. Mass of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 21, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Graveside interment, St. Mary Cemetery - Evergreen Park, IL. (773) 268-0703.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 20, 2019.

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April 22, 2019

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

Z L

April 22, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 20, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. John will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 28 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

April 20, 2019

My Condolences To The Family;
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this difficult time.

Dan & Patti Prendergast

April 20, 2019

Our heartfelt condolences to the family during their time of loss.

Semper Fidelis

April 20, 2019

My condolences for the family. May the God of all comfort sustain you. Matthew 5:4.

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21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home

4635 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL

Apr

22

Funeral service

9:00 a.m.

Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home

4635 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL

Apr

22

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint Gabriel Church

IL

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4635 S Wallace St., Chicago, IL 60609

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