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John "Twiggy" Trentz

1949 - 2016

John "Twiggy" Trentz obituary, 1949-2016, Carbondale, IL

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1949

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2016

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John Trentz Obituary

Trentz, John J. "Twiggy" 67, passed away March 4, 2016, in VA Medical Center in Marion. John was born March 2, 1949, in Chicago, to the late Ruth (nee Ligue) and John Trentz. Survivors include his wife, Deanna; his four children, Irene (Terry) Kucala, Jason, Ashley (Thomas) Heery, and John; his three grandchildren, Terry Kucala Jr., Peyton Heery and Connor Trentz; his two sisters and brother, Margaret (the late Richard) Zawacki, Irene (Thomas) Cichy, and Edward McKeown. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Trentz and Ruth (Eugene) McKeown; his sisters, Marion Harris, Nancy (Robert) Stoffle, and Carol Bentley; and his brother, Donald (Joan) Trentz. Private memorial service will be conducted by the family. Walker Funeral Home and Crematory of Carbondale is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 6, 2016.

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Cathy Hamby

March 7, 2016

We are so sorry. our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bless you

Cheryl Kallenback-Thompson

March 6, 2016

My condolences to the Trench family.

Lynn Lonergan

March 6, 2016

Dee, Jason, Ashley, Tommy and Johnny, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. Love yas, Lynn

Holley Vaca

March 6, 2016

Great man and father sending prayers and love to everyone.

Valerie Trentz

March 6, 2016

Sorry for your loss

Jacy Cosentino

March 6, 2016

Sending Prayers for the family ,
I have very fond memories of 50 years ago with twiggy .
Rest in peace

paul andziewicz

March 6, 2016

My condolences to the Trentz family

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