John P. Mentgen, age 90, born January 17, 1915 in Chicago, at rest August 24, 2005 in Peoria, IL. Beloved husband of Wanda T., nee Gore; loving father of Sharon (Mark) Weinberg of Florida, Allan (Debra) Mentgen of Texas and Ronald (Jeanne) Mentgen of Peoria, IL; beloved son of the late Eugene and the late Katherine “Kate,” nee Theisen, Mentgen; fond grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of one; dear brother of three late brothers and four late sisters; fond uncle of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 10:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to Our Lady Mother of the Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. John was a tool and dye maker for Zenith in Chicago for 30 years and a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Norridge. Memorials to The St. Eugene Building Fund would be appreciated. For info, 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.
