Anthony Martynowicz, 25, of Marengo, died March 16, 2026.
Anthony was born April 19, 2000. He gradated from Marengo High School and went on to work at TC Industries. He was a metalologist and has been with the company for eleven years.
Anthony not only could light up a room but he was the room. Everyone who ever met Anthony automatically thought of him as their best friend. He had a passion for working out, looking his best and eating clean. "He was immensely talented in everything he put his mind to including cooking, dancing with extra groove, and playing music of all genres deeming himself "big dawg"."
For Anthony his whole world revolved around his family. He was loyal, he was kind and always made time for family. No matter what Anthony always told his family “I love you” every time he would leave, even if it was just running to the store. Anthony was a loving son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. His light will go on and he will always be remembered.
Anthony is survived by his mother, Beth and Bill Rentner, his siblings, Faith Martynowicz and Peter Martynowicz, step sisters, Georgia Rentner, Layla Rentner and nephew, Emmett. He is also survived by his grandparents, Jerry and Pat Darow, and Aunt Tricia Baltzersen and Mark Darow and by many cousins.
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Beautifully written Anthony’s gift of lighting up a room will continue to shine on through the stars 🌟 in the sky, I firmly believe this✨🌟✨ It is my hope that you ALL can find comfort in this saying: “Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.” Although there are NO words that can truly help the loss you bear… PLEASE know you ALL are VERY close in EVERY thought and prayer ✨🙏🏼✨🌟✨🙏🏼✨ It is my hope that someday you can look to the night sky and find your Anthony shining down upon you all ✨🌟✨
Anthony's character and disposition will be greatly missed by all of us at TCI Crystal Lake. I had the pleasure of serving as Anthony's department manager the past 6 months - and his dedication to quality and helping others will not be forgotten. You knew that you could go to Anthony with an important or challenging task, and he would get it done quickly and reliably with the best attitude. In our short time together, Anthony became so much more than a team member to me. He was happy to share advice on fitness and weight loss and kept me accountable. I was always eager to hear about his weekend adventures like concerts and meal prepping for the week! Anthony will be missed here by the masses, My condolences and prayers to all of Anthony's family. There is a truly a lot to be proud of the person he was as you reflect on and honor his memory.
Bam &Beth. Very sorry for your loss
Anthony, 25 years is far too short. There’s no way to make sense of a loss like this. I remember you as a little boy—full of life, with so much ahead of you. You were my nephew and my godson, and that connection never went away, even as the years passed. What’s hardest is the time we didn’t get. Not because it wasn’t wanted—but because, somewhere along the way, it was lost to distance that never quite made sense. Life kept moving, but from afar… watching from the outside, without a voice in it. You should have known—fully and clearly—how many people loved you on your father’s side. Your dad never stopped showing up in the ways he could. He never stopped loving you. None of us did. There are things I wish had been different. More honesty. More openness. More chances for you to see the full picture of who was in your corner. But even with all of that… you were always carried in our thoughts. You mattered. You were loved. And you will be remembered. Rest easy, Anthony.
My heart breaks for you...although I didn't know Anthony, knowing you, Beth, I have no doubt he was someone special. Love you!
My prayers are with all of you today for strength and faith. Strength to endure the loss and heartache of saying good bye and faith in God that you will say hello to Anthony again.
Grieving is love with nowhere to go and the depth of this pain exists because there was love. Knowing Anthony made life feel brighter. We met at a Emo Nite at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, from there, the rest was history. He had this incredible love for music that was impossible to miss. What made it so exciting was that he was always talking about the next concert he was planning on going to, and I loved seeing that light up his whole face, especially because all week long, he would be looking forward to his Saturday nights. He was different, but that is what makes him so special. One of my favorite things about him was watching him dance!! Completely in his element, and happy. Those are the moments I´ll hold onto forever. Being with him, sharing the laughs, and those little moments meant everything to me. Anthony had a way of bringing light into every single person´s life. Beth, you raised such a deeply kind and beautiful soul. Anthony worked so hard, and he gave so much of himself to the people around him. I loved him with my whole heart, and I always will. I am endlessly grateful that I got to be his girlfriend, to love him, and to BE loved by him. That is something I will cherish with me forever. My heart is with you Beth, Bill, Peter, and Faith. -Abby
Beth, my heart aches for you and your family. Anthony was a great kid and such fun when all are kids were little running around Old Oak Cr. All our love and prayers to you, Peter and Faith. Rest in peace, Anthony. - Marla, Brittney, Tyler and Kyra