Terrence J. "Terry" Lenkart

Terrence J. "Terry" Lenkart obituary

Terrence J. "Terry" Lenkart

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8

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10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

701 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60504

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Terrence Lenkart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Downers Grove on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Terrence ("Terry") J. Lenkart, 87 years old, of Aurora, suddenly passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Terry was the devoted husband of 60 years to his beloved wife, Carol (née Schrimmenti). He was the cherished son of Anna (née Krushas) and Joseph Lenkart, and the loving brother of the late Cecilia, the late Kenneth, Joan, and Tom.

Terry was an exceptional father to John (Julie) and Steve (Jessica), and a proud grandfather to Josephine, Madeline, Ian, and Quinn. He was also a beloved cousin and uncle, and a loyal friend to many across the years - and to their children, and even their children's children.

Terry loved his family and friends unconditionally and was a lifelong Notre Dame football fan. An avid golfer and reader of history, Terry brought warmth, humor, and integrity to every relationship. His kindness and steady presence left a lasting impression on everyone who had the good fortune to know him.

A funeral mass for Terry will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 8 th, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60504. Anyone who cannot attend Terry's Funeral Mass at church are welcome to watch via livestream by clicking on the link www.youtube.com/ourladyofmercyaurora.

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to honor Terry's memory with a gift to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Suite 50, 1001 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018. https://www.lssi.org/giving/

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cappetta's West Suburban Funeral Home, 4920 Main St. Downers Grove, IL 60515 for additional information please call 630-852-8000 or visit us at www.westsuburbanfh.com. For more information about Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church please visit their website www.olmercy.com/ or Facebook www.facebook.com/olmercy/

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Upcoming Events

Nov

8

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

701 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60504

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