Jack J. Lanenga Jr.

Jack J. Lanenga Jr. obituary, Lombard, IL

Jack J. Lanenga Jr.

Jack Lanenga Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knollcrest Funeral Home on Jun. 25, 2025.
Jack J. Lanenga Jr., age 75, of Westmont, IL. Beloved husband of Debbie Lanenga, nee Bandstra; loving father of Jay (Holly) Lanenga, Becky (Chris) Hoffman, and Mike (Erin) Lanenga; dear son of Joy Lanenga, nee Hendrikse, and the late Jack Lanenga Sr.; devoted grandfather of Addison, Alyse, Bailey Lanenga, Leah, Hannah, Grace, Levi Hoffman, and Ryne, Alex, and Lennox Lanenga; fond brother of Jim (Laura) Lanenga, Joe (Michael Peters) Lanenga, Jan(Pete) Boonstra; brother-in-law of Cheryl (Bob) Deckinga; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Jack served as a teacher and Dean at Timothy Christian Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Operations at Oak Park River Forest High School, Executive Director of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, and served as board president of Roseland Christian Ministries. He was a servant leader, he demonstrated his faith every day with his work, his mission, and his family.
Visitation Friday, June 27, 2025, from 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Rd. Elmhurst, Illinois. A Celebration of Love and Life for Jack and Debbie will be held Sunday, July 20th at 1pm at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Interment private. Memorials to Timothy Christian Schools and Roseland Christian Ministries are appreciated. Funeral info:(630) 932-1500.

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