John-Henning-Obituary

John Lee Henning

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Aug 31, 1944 – Dec 22, 2022

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BORN
August 31, 1944
DIED
December 22, 2022
LOCATION
Chicago Ridge, Illinois

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John "Jack" Lee Henning, age 78, passed away December 22, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of Sheila (nee Petro) for 54 years; Loving Dad of Mark Henning, Brian (Liz) Henning, and Veronica (Jon) Burk; Proud "Pepa" of Leo, Cillian, and Sean Henning, Madisyn (fiancé Dylan Jones),...

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Jack was my favorite colleague at Marriott Lodging in the late `80s and especially afterwards when he took me on a wonderful trip westward on The Lincoln Highway! His humor and storytelling made me feel like I was traveling with Hemingway as he chatted up many of the local residents along that wonderful, historic Lincoln Highway Adventure! What a wonderful character he was! I will always treasure the rare moments we had and being his friend from 1987 to 2022. I love and miss you Jack!...

R.i.p. Jack,A good Man

Jack Was a great friend and colleague He went to great lengths to keep in touch God Bless Jack Dan Kelly St Bede "62"

Dear Sheila...it was my good fortune to reconnect with Jack, thanks to the Quinlan & Fabish real estate transaction. It gave me the opportunity to get to know him from a totally different perspective...to share his unique interests, his family travels and adventures and his sincere friendship. It is not easy to put this into words, the best that I can do is "Jack is a character who has character!" I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family...Sincerely, Joe.

Dear Sheila and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Jack's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all since we heard the news. We have many fond memories of our time at the Fairway Club with Jack as our neighbor and friend. He was truly a unique person. We remember working side by side with him as his dream of a wildflower garden began probably 15 years ago.. He worked tirelessly year after year and was able to see his dream materialize. Jack never...

Sheila and family I was so sorry to hear of Jack´s passing. He was quite the character. This past year he drove up to Lebanon to see my brothers Mark and John. I joined them at the Granary where he wanted to make sure the stone he gave to the boys was on display. He entertained us with many stories. May memories live on in your hearts and in time bring you peace.. Maureen Egan

Dear Sheila and family, I was saddened to see that Jack had passed. We were friends at St. Ambrose and he chauffeured me home many times in his '56 Chevy. Somehow we made it home during the big snow of 1967. We rode in the tracks of the trucks in front of us. Then one spring we came home in a storm and the driver's side wiper didn't work. So I had the idea to tie a rope from his wiper across the front of the car and through the no-draft window on my side. As we gained speed , the wiper...

Joie de vivre, like he invented it. Grand tours on roads less traveled, stopping where time stands still, that was Jack´s route. The enthusiasms, adventures, courage and the sense of humor, laugh out loud moments that are unforgettable. You didn´t do a long good-bye and the swift departure is hard on your beloveds, but no one deserved a gentle exit more than you. Your memory is a blessing.