John (Jack) L. Fortney's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2022 in Platteville, Wisconsin

John (Jack) L. Fortney

August 14, 1939 - May 17, 2022 (82 years old)

Platteville, Wisconsin

John (Jack) L. Fortney's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2022 in Platteville, Wisconsin

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Melby Funeral Home

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John (Jack) L. Fortney

August 14, 1939 - May 17, 2022 (82 years old)

Platteville, Wisconsin

John L. Fortney Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 17, 2022 we had to say goodbye to John L. Fortney (Platteville, Wisconsin), born in Belmont, Wisconsin. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Orville Fortney and Alice Fortney (Mohlman); his sons, Kevin Fortney, George Gibbs and Clark McBride; and his brothers, Roger Jentz and Joe Smith.

He is survived by: his wife Patti; his children, John "Jay" Fortney (Anita), Gina Quinonez (Joe), Sean Fortney (Amanda), Terri Hoogheem (Steve), Todd Williams, Traci Henderson (Jerry), Trevor Russell, Mike Gibbs and Vineta Smith; and his siblings, Elizabeth Bartels, Barb Myers (Gene), Jeanette Hull, Helene Bennett (Jack) and Kenny (Patsy). He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the John L. Fortney Memorial Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melby Funeral Home



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1245 N Water St, Platteville, WI 53818

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1245 N Water St, Platteville, WI 53818

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