John V. Grzenda

Jack

Age 96 yrs, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice Home on Monday, May 22, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born at home in Wilmington, IL on December 12, 1946, the son of the late, John J. and Edith (nee Baleria) Grzenda.

John was a proud veteran and master mechanic with the US Army during W.W.II. He was a long-time member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. He was employed as a Supervisor for Arcole Asphalt Construction Co. for over 20 years and then by Crown Trygg Alsphalt Construction Co. for over 15 years before retiring.

He was an active member of the Elwood Fire Protection District for 41 years, from 1953 – 1994 and proudly served as Fire Chief from 1990 – 1994.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Treva (nee Kissee) in 2006; his parents, John and Edith Grzenda; one brother, Norbert Grzenda (2017).

Survived by his daughter, Sharon (Douglas Peterson, fiancé); two grandchildren, Allayna Luksic and Amy (Greg) Morse; two great-grandchildren, Nivaeyah Phillips and Aviana Luksic; one sister, Mary Ann (late, Dale) Morse; one niece, Marlene (Dan) Murphy; two nephews, Matt (Allison) Murphy and Kevin Murphy; one great-nephew, Ryan Murphy and one great-niece, Molly Murphy.

Visitation for John J. "Jack" Grzenda will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Joliet on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 3 – 7 p.m.

Jack will lie-in-state at the Elwood Community Church, 101 S. Chicago Street, Elwood, IL on Thursday, June 1, 2023 beginning at 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 a.m. Interment and military honors will follow the service at Maple Hill Cemetery, Elwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated in Jack's memory to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Il 60431.

For information, please call (815) 744-0022 or to leave a special memory you may visit Jack's Tribute Page at www.chsfuneral.com