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James Krenz Obituary
He was born Feb. 3, 1954, in Elgin, to Raymond and Marjorie Holze Krenz.
He was a graduate of Elgin High School. He had been a resident of the Elgin, Hampshire and Carpentersville areas all his life, and he owned and operated Amy Plumbing Heating & Cooling until 2009.
He was a founding member of the Carpentersville Rotary Club.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia D'Argo Krenz, whom he married Feb. 10, 1996; four children, Jennifer (Ae) Phimmachack of Belvidere, Elizabeth (Jeff) Edwards of Palatine, John (Vanessa) Krenz of Carpentersville and Regina Krenz of Carpentersville; five grandchildren, Jade, Kaia, Ella, Delilah and Henry; and three brothers, Rick (Patti) Krenz of Elgin, Scott Krenz of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Robert (Jan) Krenz of Brooklyn, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The visitation will be from 4 p.m. Friday, June 3, until the funeral at 7 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Christian Church Christ Redeemer, 641 Columbia Ave., Elgin, IL 60120.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-741-8800 or visit www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Krenz
Linda Lobue
October 1, 2011
Pat ~ I cared for your mother-in-law at the end, had the true pleasure of meeting both Jim and yourself, along with the rest of your wonderful family. No words make it easier ~ but remember how much you were blessed & always hold on to that! ~ Linda L.
MARYANN WASCHER LEONE
June 17, 2011
Ric and Family. I will keep you in my prayers and am so sorry for your loss! God Bless Maryann Wascher leone
Richard Pittluck
June 7, 2011
Pat, my heart goes out to you and the family at this sad time. I am so glad to have made both of your aquaintances, and I hope to see you soon at the restaurant. Jim was an incredable human being and will be remembered as he always had kind words and feindship in his heart. Love to you and the family. I will miss Jim.
Mark Cramer
June 2, 2011
Jim - you will be missed. You were an inspiration to me. I want to wish Pat and the rest of the family our deepest sympathies. Take care and God Bless. Mark Cramer and family!!
Thom Jareczek
June 2, 2011
There was no better example of a person who cares for their community and the individuals who reside there. He will remain a model for getting things done. My thoughts and prayers are with Patti and the family.
June 2, 2011
A loss to us all. Jim was a firm rudder in a rough sea.
Lee & Carmen Barrett
Re/Max Superior Properties
June 2, 2011
The Agents and Staff of Re/Max Superior Properties wish to extend their sincere condolences to the Krenz family on Jim's passing. You will continue you to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Zierk
June 2, 2011
Rick and Patti, Our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Wonderful memories will be with you for ever and no one can take them away. We are thinking of you and your entire family. Mike and Linda
June 2, 2011
McHenry Garden Center and Irrigation Guys extend our deepest sympathies to the Krenz family.
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