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Jennifer Lenzini Obituary

Jennifer Victoria Lenzini

Jennifer Victoria Lenzini, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away Sunday, November 15th in Sarasota, Florida at the age of 26. She graduated from Prairie Ridge High School and the University Of Illinois College Of Media (Broadcast Journalism). Jenny was a TV anchor and producer for KTIV NBC 4 in Sioux City, Iowa (4 years) and a reporter for NBC 2 / ABC 7 in Fort Myers, Florida (4 months). She recently moved to Florida to advance her broadcast journalism career, touching the lives of many local residents.

Jenny was a bright light in all situations. She was always quick to give love, hugs, and say "Yes!" to new adventures. Her dazzling smile and infectious laugh brought joy to all those who knew her. She was admired for her huge heart, instantly creating connections with strangers and making everyone in her presence feel appreciated.

Jenny was a fun, kind, and selfless daughter, sister, aunt, Chi Omega sorority alumna and friend. She cherished daily phone calls with her mother, family celebrations, and cuddling with her Pomeranian, Zoe. Her love for her family and friends knew no limits.

Jenny is survived by her mother, Susan (Fenstermaker) Deihs; father, Robert W. Lenzini; stepfather, Randy Deihs; stepmother, Anne Marie (Whitmore) Lenzini; grandparents, Tom and Joan Fenstermaker and grandmother, Doris Lenzini; as well as siblings, Katharine (Steven) Tarczynski of Sycamore; Rebecca (Jason) O'Brien of Woodstock; Ryan (Melissa) Deihs of Lake in the Hills; Olivia (Craig) Deihs of New Castle, CO; and Cole Deihs of Woodstock; nephew, Elijah Tarczynski; and many cousins and countless friends.

Jenny was preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert E. Lenzini.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship is being established with the University of Illinois at The College of Media (Broadcast Journalism) in Jenny's name. Donations may be sent to Susan Deihs at PO Box 374, Woodstock, IL 60098.

Services for Jenny will be held privately for her family and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Crystal Lake. To leave an online condolence message for the family, please visit davenportfamily.com or call 815-459-3411.

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

Published by Northwest Herald on Nov. 20, 2020.

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Cindy Brodie

November 23, 2020

I am from Anthon Iowa, outside of Sioux City,, and Jenny did a story about our non profit Partners for Patriots. Such a sweet girl with an infectious smile. Anytime I called her for coverage of our events she was there. So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. Cindy

Verna Nicks

November 21, 2020

I always actually looked forward to the Saturday newscast when Jennifer was weekend anchor. She had a way to make even the bad news sound good. I cried when she left channel 4 in Sioux City and my heart hurts for all were fortunate to have her in their family and as a friend. Prayers for all

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