John J. "Jack" Girod III

John J. "Jack" Girod III

John Girod Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn on Feb. 13, 2026.
John J. "Jack" Girod, III, Retired CPD after 37 years of Service.

Loving father of John J. (Amy) IV, Jennifer Girod, & Jessica (Philip) Matejek.

Cherished grandfather of Ashley (Brandon) Vasquez, Amber Girod, Ariel Girod, Nathan Nauseda, Alexander Nauseda, Paige Matejek, & Cameron Matejek.

Dear brother of Joan (the late Everett) Williams, & the late Elizabeth Girod.

Dear uncle of Beth (Matthew) Kawell.

Resting at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn where Services will be held, Friday February 20 at 7:00 pm.

Interment Riverside Cemetery in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Visitation Friday, February 20th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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