John Wenzel's obituary , Passed away on November 20, 2022 in Knoxville, Illinois

John Wenzel

January 11, 1955 - November 20, 2022 (67 years old)

Knoxville, Illinois

John Wenzel's obituary , Passed away on November 20, 2022 in Knoxville, Illinois

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Merritt Funeral Home

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John Wenzel

January 11, 1955 - November 20, 2022 (67 years old)

Knoxville, Illinois

John Wenzel Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Wenzel of Knoxville, Illinois, who passed away on November 20, 2022, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Wenzel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his brother-in-law Gary Hiller; and his father-in-law Elroy Swope. He is survived by: his parents, Dale Wenzel and Evelyn Wenzel (Rochnowski) of Van Orin; his wife Wendy Swope of Knoxville; his children, Stacy Wenzel of Bloomington, Matt Wenzel (April) of Washington and Paul Wenzel of Peoria; his mother-in-law Elaine Swope of Compton; his siblings, Guy Wenzel (Sue) of LaMoille, Dale Wenzel of Van Orin, Nate Wenzel (Robyn) of Normal, Lynn Perkins (Randy) of Wadsworth, Deb Bartels (Bruce) of Waynesville, Pam Hiller of Normal, Andrea Couillard (Paul) of Normal and Kim Croegaert (Darin) of Lindenhurst; and his grandchildren, Savannah Wenzel and Kaden Wenzel.

Memorials may be directed to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home



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