John Jay Bockemeyer, 85, of Huntley, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
He was born on August 20, 1939 in Beardstown, Illinois to Wilbur and Ella Marie (DeWitt) Bockemeyer. He married Janice Juhrend in Chicago on March 19, 1960. The couple moved from Chicago to Huntley, where they have resided for the last 20 years. John worked as a Machinist for several companies before his retirement.
John enjoyed food. When anyone wanted to try a new recipe, they always knew to bring it to him for a taste test first (especially desserts). His unofficial catchphrase was “Well, I don’t know.” John was a hunter in his younger years, hunting waterfowl. He was deeply devoted to his family above all else. One of his greatest joys in life was spending time with his great-granddaughter. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janice Bockemeyer; his daughters, Carol (Darin) Martini, Linda Bockemeyer, and Susan Bockemeyer; four grandchildren, Peyton Martini, Ashton Martini, Brianna Dolan and Aislynn (Christopher) Hochnadel; and his great-granddaughter, Amelia Hochnadel.
Memorial Services will be held privately. DeFiore Funeral Home has been trusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Nature Conservancy.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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