John H. Jeschke, 78, of Elkville, passed away at 6:24 A.M., Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
John had been a machinist for Tuck Tape in Carbondale. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers, making model airplanes and a little bit of everything.
He was born February 11, 1944 in McHenry, IL, the son of Norman Edward and Mildred Genevieve (Johnson) Jeschke.
He married Scharlene Horn fifty-six years ago on March 5, 1966 in McHenry, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Elkville, three sons - Christopher Jeschke and wife Connie of Vergennes, David Allen Jeschke and wife Michelle of Elkville and Steven Andrew Jeschke and wife Sherry Ann of Elkville, six grandchildren - Andrew Jeschke, Gabrielle Jeschke, Abigail Jeschke, Jacob Jeschke, Jonathon Jeschke, and Lindsay Barone, and four great grandchildren - Eli Hanson, Cooper Barone, Willow Jeschke, and Mason Jeschke.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother - Ronald Jeschke.
Memorial services will be at Noon, Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Dowell Baptist Church in Dowell with Rev. Phillip White officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Friends may make memorials to Kidney Foundation or American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.