John Michael Fenlon
April 28, 1939 — May 22, 2024
After his time in the Navy, Jack began his 37-year career as a pressman for R.R. Donnelly and Sons. Journalists say that they write the first draft of history. Jack’s job was to make sure that draft made it to people’s hands in the form of Time, Life, and other magazines. Not only did he print the news; he also read it. That knowledge, along with his sharp problem-solving abilities, made him skilled with Chicago Tribune crossword puzzles that frustrated the rest of us.
An avid golfer and master storyteller, Jack was most passionate about his family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine Fenlon (nee Harrington). He is the cherished father of Dr. Mark (Christine) Fenlon and Dr. Julie (Rodney) Delfinado; beloved grandfather of Connor, Jack, Reilly, and Glenn; loving brother of Nancy LeMire (the late William); and fond uncle and friend to many, including his childhood friends in the Us Guys Club.
He is the son of the late John J. Fenlon and Edna O’Reilly. He is preceded in death by two siblings: Sister Therese Fenlon (IBVM) and Laurence (the late Diane) Fenlon.
Visitation Tuesday, May 28, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Kerry Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 7020 W. 127th St. Palos Heights, Illinois 60463.
Services Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 9:15 a.m., proceeding to Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, Illinois 60462.
Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.
Interment with Military Honors 12:30 pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois 60421.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Kerry Funeral Home
Prayer Service
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
9:15 - 9:30 am (Central time)
Kerry Funeral Home
Mass
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Our Lady of the Woods Church
Interment
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
12:30 - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Interment with Military Honors
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