Mr. John D. Aurenz
June 23, 1923 - March 5, 2015
John D. Aurenz age 91 of Palos Park, Illinois. Proud of service in World War II, Received 2 Purple Hearts, French Legion of Honor, Many Medals from the Invasion of France, and the Army Infantry. Beloved Husband of 67 years to Adele E. Aurenz nee DeKoker. Fond Father of Daniel, Diane ( Edward ) Thorpe & Gail Aurenz. Brother of the late Margaret Faulkner. Brother in Law of the late Bernice ( the late Bertil ) Larson & the late John C. ( the late Ruth ) De Koker. Many Nieces and Nephews also survive. Memorial Visitation Monday March 9, 2015 9:00 am until time of Services 11:00 am at Van Henkelum Funeral Home 13401 S. Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, Illinois. Interment with Military Honors Monday March 9, 2015 1:30 pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood, Illinois 60423. John helped start the Palos Park Volunteer Fire Dept. in 1955; He and his wife answered the Emergency Fire calls from their home. He was also the Business Owner of A & A Towing & Wrecker Service, Inc. from 1959 to 2006. For Information Please call (708) 448-3530 or www.vanhenkelum.com
John D. Aurenz age 91 of Palos Park, Illinois. Proud of service in World War II, Received 2 Purple Hearts, French Legion of Honor, Many Medals from the Invasion of France, and the Army Infantry. Beloved Husband of 67 years to Adele E. Aurenz... View Obituary & Service Information