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Rodney Pennington Obituary

Rodney "Rod" C. Pennington, age 60, of Glen Ellyn for most of his life, passed away after a long battle with heart complications. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Joyce nee: Balich, his mother Betty, his children, Amanda (Charles) Heinz, Valerie (Neal) Wolf and Brian. His grandchildren Anthony Schulter, Marie and Aiden Heinz and Grace Wolf. His brothers and sisters, Joyce (Jerry) Rodos, Stephen (Karen), Carol (Jim) Constantine, Doug (Cynthia) and Edward (LueAnn) and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by his dad Donald, his father in law, Anthony J. Balich, and brother-in-law, Anthony M. Balich. He owned Express Press Printing in Glen Ellyn from 1983-2011, was a Realtor with Baird & Warner in Downtown Glen Ellyn and was a 34 year member of the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Department serving with his son Brian and brother Ed. Memorial Gathering, Monday, November 26 from 4 to 8 PM with service at 7 PM at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St. Glen Ellyn. In lieu of flowers donations to Samaritans Purse International Relief, P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607-3000 appreciated. Arrangements by Leonard Memorial Home, (630) 469-0032.

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Nov. 20, 2012.

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November 26, 2012

We were so sorry to hear about Rod Pennington. We knew him well in the '80s when we worked together.
He will be missed.
Michelle and Paul Caffrey

Sheri Bienduga - Kolzow

November 26, 2012

Kris and I were very surprised to hear the news of Rod's passing. He was a good neighbor and we enjoyed dealing with him as a businessman. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Kevin and Lynn Brooks

November 25, 2012

We were sorry to hear about Rod. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We were classmates at the U of I. Rod was a great guy and so much fun to be around. We know he will be missed by all.

November 25, 2012

We were sorry to hear about Rod. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We were classmates at U of I. He was a great guy and always fun to be around. I'm certain he will be missed by all who knew him.

Geri Pugsley

November 23, 2012

Keeping your family in thoughts and prayers.

Lindsey Ballschmiede (Ledet)

November 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Joanne Bienduga

November 21, 2012

Rod was a super, nice guy. I knew him casually as he handled the sale of my daughter, Sheri Bienduga's, house next door in Glen Ellyn. He also handled the sale of her subsequent two houses. I think he also handled her wedding invitations. The world and his family has lost a good person.

Mike Pennington

November 21, 2012

We were saddened and somewhat shocked to learn of Rod's passing. I have fond memories of many summer days spent with Rod at Grandma and Grandpa's in Clinton. Our thoughts are with my Aunt Betty, Rod's wife, Joyce, my cousins and their families.

Bob & Betty Pennington

November 20, 2012

Our love and sympathy to all of Rod's family. He was special and will be missed by all who knew him.

Denyse & Ron Schroeder

November 20, 2012

We are so very sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of your entire family during this time.

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