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James Wenzel Obituary

James Carl Wenzel, age 73, of Lake Bluff peacefully passed away on September 19, 2020. Beloved husband of 49 years to Pamela Lombardi Wenzel; loving father of Matthew James (Katy) and Margaret Mary; adored grandfather of Elizabeth Grace; fond brother of Nancy Tetzlaff and son of the late Carl and Margaret Wenzel. A private Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of St. Mary on Saturday, September 26 at 11:30 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed. To view the live stream, please visit www.RTfunerals.com. Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Lake Forest. Info: Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest, 847-234-9649. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Cradle at www.cradle.org/donate.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2020.

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September 25, 2020

September 25, 2020
Dear Pam, Matthew and Margaret, Your years of loving care for Jim have been a model of Christ in our world. Jim was a good man, blessed with a special family. May each of you be comforted, with the Peace of Christ, by a commitment beautifully fulfilled. Rest in peace Jim.
Love, Katherine De Preter Bedenko

Loretta Lombardi and family

September 24, 2020

God has blessed your family with wonderful memories of a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. May you cherish them all and find peace during this different time.

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