John Peter Merenkov, age 89, World War II Veteran; beloved husband of June Merenkov, nee Rinehart; cherished father of John Charles/Zeyd (Shahnaz) and Kimberly Eve Merenkov; Inspiring grandfather of Ayesha, Rabeya and Khadeja; great-grandfather of Mariam and Adam; special uncle to Susan (Dan) Kowalski, Amy Kasmar and many nieces and nephews; dear brother of the late Anastasia, Nicholas, Ray, Olga, Mary, Al and Amy. Visitation Thursday 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral Friday 10:15am from Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk. So. of Ogden), Downers Grove to St. Mary of Gostyn Church. Mass 11:00am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 630/968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

