Warren Jennings Obituary

Jennings, Warren Andrew Age 81, of Oak Lawn, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 26, 2011 after a brief illness. Warren was born February 23, 1930 on the Northside of Chicago, Logan Square, to the late George Alvis and late Frances Jennings (nee Dudek). Warren was married for 59 years to Mary Clare Jennings (nee Murphy) and was the beloved father of four children. Warren began a long career in the electrical trade in 1948, during which he and many likeminded co-workers began the Oracles. Warren closed out his electrical career as an elected officar, Business Manager for the Chicago Electricians Local IBEW 134 and retired in 1996. Mr. Jennings enjoyed traveling, fishing, boating and oil painting. He exhibited some of his paintings at the Oak Lawn Library. Warren Jennings is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Clare Jennings and son, Kevin D. Jennings. He is survived by a daughter and sons, Bryant G. Jennings (Lori) of Memphis, TN, and Timothy W. Jennings of Oak Lawn, IL. Grandchildren, Johnathan B. Jennings (Brittany) and great-granddaughter Peyton, Atlanta, GA, Kristin A. Richmond (Alan), Germantown, TN, Timothy J. Jennings and Nicholas E. Jennings, Oak Lawn, IL, a sister-in-law, Virginia Jecha (late Edward) and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Warren was predeceased by his sisters, Delores (Duckrow). A service will be held on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Chapel), 6001 West 111th Street, Alsip, IL. The Jennings Family request in lieu of flowers, donations are sent to Warren's preferred charity, the Misericordia Heart of Mercy, Attn: Sister Rosemary Connelly, 6300 Northridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660. The Jennings Family would like to offer it's sincerest thanks to the entire staff of the Hinsdale Hospital for their caring attitude and exceptional care of Warren and family during his illness. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home 708-422-2700