Age: 79
MENCL, John P.
Lawton
John passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 11, 2013 at his home. He was born July 30, 1933 in Chicago the son of the late Frank and Sophie (Kopec) Mencl. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a Chicago Firefighter for 33 years retiring in1991. He loved attending the grandchildren's sporting events and enjoyed fishing. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. John is survived by his loving wife of 50 yrs. Irene (Miller) Mencl, his five children Michele Markus, John (Leisa) Mencl, Gary (Laura) Mencl, Craig (LaShel) Mencl, Russ (Julie) Mencl, his 14 grandchildren Matthew (Kelly) Markus, Melissa (Matt) Johnson, Michael Markus, Mikayla Markus, Meaghan Markus, Samantha Mencl, Tyler Mencl, Lydia Mencl, Ivy Mencl, Sean Mencl, Jake Mencl, Sarah Mencl, Ethan Mencl & Sophie Mencl; 2 great grandchildren Aaron & Ashlynn. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marge Dankevich. A memorial mass will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur. Interment of Cremains will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan.