John L. Mahnke

John L. Mahnke obituary, Libertyville, IL

John L. Mahnke

John Mahnke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McMurrough Funeral Chapel - Libertyville on May 26, 2025.

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John L. Mahnke, 78, US Army Vietnam, longtime Lake County resident passed away January 30, 2025 surrounded by family. John is survived by his sons John W. (Kristina) and Michael; his grandchildren Alexis, Dyllian, John and Bryce and his brother Roger (the late Kelly Ann). He is preceded in death by his wife Kathleen; parents John and Delphine and his brother Wayne.
Visitation for John will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday February 7th at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Pl, Libertyville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
Private family entombment at Ascension Mausoleum https://hdsa.org would be greatly appreciated. Funeral info (847) 362-2626.
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