John Lenzini Jr.

John Lenzini Jr. obituary, Bevier, MO

John Lenzini Jr.

John Lenzini Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home - Macon on Feb. 18, 2026.
John Lenzini, Jr., 87, of Bevier, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

John was born on May 15, 1938 in Waukegan, IL, the son of John and Josephine (Biondi) Lenzini. He was united in marriage to Rowena Coleman on December 30, 1978 in Clarence, MO. John graduated from Bevier High School in 1957 and worked at Toastmaster's for over 44 years and in his younger years he enjoyed coon hunting, turkey hunting, deer hunting, gardening and really enjoyed the outdoors. He also enjoyed bird watching, going to flea markets and spending time with his family.

John is survived by his wife, Rowena, of the home; one daughter, Lori Wright and her husband Wesley of Centralia, MO; one granddaughter, Miriam Wright; nieces and nephews and other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Leo Lenzini, Jim Lenzini, and Joe Lenzini.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, MO. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in Bevier, MO. Visitation will be at 10:00 am, Friday, until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Miriam's Educational Fund.

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