John Michael Wozniak Jr.

NEW BUFFALO - John Michael Wozniak, Jr., 93, of New Buffalo, MI, passed away at Franciscan Health Center in Michigan City, IN, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI.

John was born on January 5, 1932 in Chicago, IL, to the late John M. Sr. and Marie (Targosz) Wozniak.

John was a 1950 graduate of St. Rita of Cascia High School. After serving his country in the Army during the Korean War, he furthered his education at Armour Institute of Technology (now IIT) with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. He also earned and maintained a Professional Engineering license. He founded two companies while living in Mount Prospect, IL.

John was a Renaissance man, with wide-ranging knowledge and interests. He was known for telling outrageous stories, and a master at temporary repairs with found objects, particularly of vehicles in the middle of nowhere.

John is survived by his loving wife – Mary C.; his children – Carol Stieve of Des Plaines, IL, John A. (Brenda Franey) of Tomball, TX, James (Robin Johnson) of Merrimac, NH, and Cathy (Paul) Gough of Arlington Heights, IL; their mother, Alice J. Wozniak; grandchildren – Jennifer, Andrew and Matthew Stieve, Briana Wozniak Hamilton, Alexis Wozniak Baker, Daniel Wozniak, and Adam and Benjamin Gough; 13 great grandchildren; Mary's children – Bryan Penny of Michigan City, IN, and Sean Penny (Tori), of Baroda, MI; sister Pamela (the late Mark) Elmore, and many nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Joanmarie (Walter) Frystak.

A memorial service was held at 1:00pm on July 2 in the Nazarethville Place Chapel, 300 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL. He was laid to rest at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL.

Memorials in John's name may be made out to a charity of the donor's choice.