John J. Wenstrup

John J. "Jack" Wenstrup, age 85, a one-year resident of Lisle, IL, formerly of South Euclid, OH and Naperville, IL from 1976-2007, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born Jan. 1, 1923 in Cincinnati, OH. Loving husband of Marguerite, nee Sperber

Wenstrup, whom he married July 6, 1946; beloved father of Kathleen (Robert) Fife, John, Jr. (Paula) Wenstrup, Robert (Claudia) Wenstrup, Michael Wenstrup and Janeen (the late Martin) Kooi; adored grandfather of 12; cherished great-grandfather of eight; dear brother of Leo, Jr. (Jane) Wenstrup, Ruth (the late Joseph) Allen and Lois (the late John) Vetter, fond uncle of many. John served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II, participating in many engagements including the Battle of the Bulge. Throughout the years, John was employed by B.F. Goodrich/Gulf, Cleveland, Union Tank Car Co., Cleveland and Chicago and Labelmaster, Chicago, where he retired as Vice President of Sales. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St, Naperville, IL. Services will begin Monday, 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville. Interment Naperville Cemetery, Naperville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Vincent DePaul Society or Chicago Hearing Society. For info. 630-355-0213.