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Daniel George Elenz

1942 - 2020

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1942

DIED

2020

Daniel Elenz Obituary

Daniel George Elenz was born October 26th, 1942. He passed away on November 22, 2020. A graduate of St. George High School, he served on the Chicago Police Dept. for 20 years and after continued as owner of Blackhawk Electric. He is survived by his wife Mary (Rubenstein) Elenz; his children Tim (Asta), Lisa (John) Benedetto, Karen (Sam) Cirrincione, Katie (Brian) Mack, Joseph Elenz, Rachel (Mark) Makepeace, Aaron Rubenstein (Rita); and his brother Larry Elenz. Uncle to Tom (Bernice) Elenz and Jim (Jackie) Elenz. Celebration of his life was on July 19th, 2021 and he was laid to rest in Kenosha, WI. Donations to Misericordia - www.misericordia.com, an organization that was dear to his family.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 21 to Jul. 25, 2021.

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Bob Schwind

July 25, 2021

Worked with Danny, good man. My condolences to family and loved ones. RIP Buddy EOW.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

July 21, 2021

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Dan will be remembered at the next Police Mass.

In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Sr. Rosemary & the Residents of Misericordia Home

July 20, 2021

Our sympathy and special prayers for Daniel and all his family and friends.

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