John T. Singelmann

1935 - 2015

John T. Singelmann

Born: Sept. 16, 1935

Died: Aug. 15, 2015

John Thomas "Jack" Singelmann, age 79, formerly of Somonauk and Rockford, returned to the Lord on August 15, 2015, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was born to Oliver P. and Ann F. Singelmann on September 16, 1935.

John was a devout Catholic, serving as an Altar Boy and singing in the Boys' Choir at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Chicago where he also attended and graduated from elementary school. He graduated from St. George High School in 1953. He served our country with the Illinois Army National Guard from 1958-1961.

He was a kind, generous, handsome, hardworking, successful, funny, intelligent man, and passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona, after battling many health issues. We are so thankful for the gift we had in Jack and we are so very, very sad to say goodbye. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. We, as his family, are forever grateful for having been blessed with him.

John began his professional career as a Project Manager at Standard Asbestos Mfg. Co., then Brand Insulation Co., Luse Stevenson Co. and finally Universal Insulation in IL.

John was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL and Holy Family Catholic Church in Rockford, IL for many years before relocating to Arizona. John joined St. James the Greater Catholic Church, Glendale, AZ. He served the Knights of Columbus for many years as a 4th Degree Knight and frequently served as Honor Guard for the Diocese of Rockford. He enjoyed working in his yard, recreational flying, opera, especially Andrea Bocelli, spending time with family and friends, taking his boat out on the lake and enjoying a COLD BEER! Especially cold beer.

John was a generous supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as well as many other charities within and around his community.

John's passions were his devotion to his Roman Catholic faith and his love and heart for helping sick children and pro-life advocacy.

John was united in marriage with Joan Eddy on September 21, 1968 in Park Ridge.

John is survived by his three children, Steve Green, Linda Kalaitzakis, and George Singelmann; as well as 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Singelmann and Michael Singelmann; and sister, Patricia Singelmann Vesper; as well as 13 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver P. and Ann F. Singelmann; his wife, Joan; daughter, Tammy; and sister, Mary Ann "Jill" Singelmann Rollberg.

On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., there will be a visitation at St. James the Greater Roman Catholic Church, 19640 N. 35th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85308. The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Robert Aliunzi at 11:00 a.m., following visitation.

In lieu of flowers, John has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org