John G. Jeninga, 61, won his final battle as he passed into the loving arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ, on January 29, 2011. He was born in the city of Waubach, Limberg, Netherlands on October 24, 1949 the son of Geert and Elfreida (nee: Evers) Jeninga.
John had been employed by Tank Transport. He was a member of the Teamsters.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Kauffman-Jeninga; his beautiful daughter, Samantha (Matthew) Bukowski, of Homer Glen, IL, his two awesome sons, Derek Jeninga, of IL, and Christian Jeninga, of Racine; his precious grandchildren, Lucas, Francesca “Frankie”, and Olivia Bukowski; parents, Geert and Alfreda Jeninga of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; brother, Andrew (Sharon) Jeninga, of Summit, IL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Randy Kauffman, of Wausau, Kathleen (Michael) Schlitz, of Knoxville, TN, Susan Kauffman, of Racine, and Ronald (Carrie) Kauffman, of New Albany, IN. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him.
John was preceded in death by his sister Marja Anders and his close friend and mother-in-law Nancy Kauffman, and best friend Al Brown.
His memorial service is scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2011, in the Starlight Outreach Ministries, 2040 Golf Ave., with Rev. John Thomas officiating. Relatives and friends can meet with the family, in the church on Monday, from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Rick Guy says
I miss you, bud.
samantha bukowski says
“How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By YOU” I know you are in a much happier place and you are at peace. Those demons are all gone now Dad. I love you with all my heart, as do Oma and Opa.I know your walking with the ones you missed so dearly in your life. Love you!XOXOXOX
Mike & Kathleen says
Thanks for the lively debates and bottomless cups of coffee. Well done, John. You are greatly missed.
Karen Leskosek says
I'll forever keep the memories of our chats in my heart and when I smell coffee I'll think of you and say "John must be here". Rest in peace my friend. I'll miss you.
Matt Bukowski says
My Father-In-Law was a great man, not a perfect man but then who is. I only knew him for a short period of his life, but one thing I know is that he was a patient man. He served his country with pride, he raised his children to the best of his ability. All he wanted in return was to be loved, but when his love left, he had nothing to live for. He died of a “Broken Heart”. May the lord guide him on his journey to heaven.
Kenneth Pospisil says
A long time friend and “Brother.”
Many many good memories I have with me.
Some battles we overcome and for some reason only God knows why we lose and keep losing in life.
God knows our hearts and John knew and loved Jesus.
I know, I spent some of my best years with him.
I will see you “Brother” in the future.
Miss you John,
Kenny
Kenneth Pospisil
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