Jack R. Schwank, 87, formerly of Palatine, IL, passed away January 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family in Marengo, IL where he lived for the past 22 years.
He was born March 8, 1932 in Barrington, IL to Carl and Marie (nee Garms) Schwank.
Jack owned and operated Vogt Excavating in Palatine, IL for 26 years.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn (nee Vogt) of 67 years, his daughters Pamela (Tom) McGuinn, Jackie (David) Loehner. Brothers Donald Schwank, Charlie Schwank, and sister Jean Roesslein. Six grandchildren: Shannon Mielas, Jack (Cari) McGuinn, Todd (Lindsay) Loehner, Anna (Josh) Koelper, Lydia (Kevin) Lang, and Angela Loehner. Fourteen, soon to be fifteen, great-grandchildren: Colin, Caden, Bryce, Dane, Jaxson, Walker, Kelly, Elin, Luca, Leah, Gage, Gunnar, Charlie and Harper.
He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Marie Schwank, his brother William Schwank and his sister Sandra Wiggins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Journey Care or The Lewy Body Dementia Association.
Visitation will be on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 4:00pm until time of service 7:00pm all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142. For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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A great and happy man!!!
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Our sympathy and love to Aunt Marilyn, Pam, Jacki, and families. Uncle Jack was a wonderful man -- happy and kind and always had a big smile on his face. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Frank and Carolyn
I'm Sad! God be with the family. I did enjoy knowing him made me laugh. He will be missed
I am so so sorry for your loss. Jack always had a smile to share...and everyone just felt happy in his presence ????????
My sympathy to Aunt Marilyn and family, I’ll always remember Uncle Jack smiling and enjoying life! He has a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten.
From the Glenn Family - Mike (and Lisa), and Paul - and I'm sure from our parents as well (Gary and Gloria) who have gone on to be with the Lord. To the entire Schwank Family , we are sorry to hear of your loss of Jack. It is hard when our loved ones move on in eternity. I remember that we had so many good times visiting the Schwank and Vogt families when we all were young and growing up. We always felt like part of the family. The holidays, the cook-outs, the gatherings were so much fun for us kids. The Schwanks and Vogts always set up such nice gatherings at their homes. We kids always looked forward to them. They were fun. May all of your (our) memories be fond ones and may the extended family that Jack helped build prosper into the decades to come. We send our best to you all - Mike and Lisa, and Paul Glenn.
I am sorry to just now learn of Jack’s Passing. Such a good time knowing Marlyn, Jack, Pam and Jackie in Lake Park.