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John Prinke Obituary

JOHN R. PRINKE John R. Prinke, age 89, Beloved husband of the late Lee, for 63 years. Loving father of Scott (Marne) and Paul (Peggy) Prinke, dear grandfather of Kristen (Keith) Green, Amanda, Kelly and Michael Prinke, great grandfather of Kyle Jacob Green, fond brother of Amanda Prehn. John and Lee had been residents of Glen Ellyn since 1998, after raising their family in Villa Park since 1951. John was an Army Veteran of World War II. A memorial service will be held August 3, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Community Congregational Church, 410 S. Cornell, Villa Park. Interment private. For info 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jul. 26, 2013.
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John was the nicest neighbor one could ask for--always helpful, always friendly, always a pleasure to see and be around.

Bill Myers

October 28, 2023

The last few days have marked my first return to Illinois since the passing of Mr. Prinke. In this case, I was assisting my Dad with another move at Beacon-Hill. It was striking to hear so many members of that community, both residents and staff, share such warm and genuine accounts of Mr. Prinke. Despite his relatively short time in residence, he clearly made a positive and lasting impact and is greatly missed. Indeed, I will always remember him as a kind and thoughtful individual and I remain very grateful to have had an opportunity to reconnect with him in recent years. On behalf of my Dad, George, and our entire family, our sincere sympathies.

Barry Rabe

August 24, 2013

John and my dad, Frank Roucek, worked together, and at one point I worked at Sears, too. I got to know John a little bit back then, and I know what a sweet, terrific person he was. I was very sad to hear of his passing. He was always very warm and friendly toward me and my whole family. He and my dad were two of a kind, real gentlemen in the truest sense. Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your wonderful father/grandfather.

Mary Dawson

July 29, 2013

Scott, Marne, Paul and the rest of the Prinke Family.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad today. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you in this challenging time. I hadn't seen a John in many years until last December at another memorial at Community Congregational. As fate would have it, I sat down right in front of him, not paying much attention to my surroundings. I'm grateful that he recognized me, said hello, prompting some reminiscing about the early days at the church when he and my dad used to help with projects and maintenance. It was so nice of him to notice and talk to me, I was truly delighted to see his always friendly face again. I recall feeling welcome in your Villa Park home in those days. Peace to you all as you remember all of the good days.

Bob Rottschalk

July 28, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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410 S. Cornell, Villa Park, IL

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