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John Gretencord Obituary
Chalmers - CHALMERS - John M. Gretencord, 38, of Chalmers, IN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1981 to Paul Jr. and Karen (Gwilliam) Gretencord. He was a 2001 graduate of Benton Central High School. John graduated from Purdue University in 2005 with a degree in Crop Protection.
John was working for Syngenta as a Retail Sales Representative and he also farmed. He enjoyed playing with his daughters, traveling, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his former wife, Jessica Stombaugh of Brookston, and their daughters, Meredith and Madilyn Gretencord, mother, Karen Gretencord of Fowler, IN, brother, Randy (Christy) Gretencord of Evansville, IN, sister, Linda Gretencord of Bellevue, NB and girlfriend, Ashley White. He is preceded in death by his father Paul Gretencord Jr., paternal grandfather, Paul Gretencord, paternal grandmother, Lucille Gretencord, maternal grandfather, Harold Gwilliam, and maternal grandmother, Lucille Gwilliam.
Visitation will be Monday, Nov 2, 2020 from 9am to 10:45am. Rosary at 10:45am. Funeral Mass to follow at 11am. at St. John the Baptist Church, Earl Park, In. Burial will be in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meredith and Madilyn's Education Fund in care of Karen Gretencord. Windler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Bridget Santon
November 11, 2020
My deepest sympathy and prayers for your family.
Jenny Franklin
November 2, 2020
This just breaks my heart. John was one of my students in entomology. I have nothing but fond memories of him
Jackie Anderson
November 2, 2020
Karen
Sorry of the loss of your son
My prayer are with you and your family
Tracey Lemming
November 1, 2020
Sending you all prayers during this very difficult time.
Janna Willaman Petty
November 1, 2020
He always had a smile on his face, he will be missed by so many.
Mildred Headdy
November 1, 2020
May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
Andrea (Cyr) Archibald
November 1, 2020
So sorry to hear about John. Thinking of you all in such a difficult time.
Rhonda Greer
November 1, 2020
Losing someone you love is one of life’s hardest tragedies that we face!! Our prayer is that God keeps each of you and sustains you during this difficult time. Joe & Rhonda Greer
Elizabeth
October 31, 2020
Karen, Linda and Randy,
My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
Lynn Martin
October 31, 2020
Karen, so very sorry to see this. My heart breaks for all of you. May the angels embrace you and hold you in their comforting & protective arms. Sending love & prayers for the entire family.
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