MARION -- John L. Blumenstock, 74, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at his home. John was born Dec. 8, 1942, in Marion, the son of Walter and Esther (Krumerey) Blumenstock.
He married Judith K. Newman on Oct. 21, 1967, in First Baptist Church in Marion and Saturday, Oct. 21, would have been their 50th wedding anniversary.
John was a veteran, proudly answering the call to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Console Coal Company after 30 years. He was a member of Third Baptist Church in Marion, and he was a Shriner.
John liked to keep busy, and his favorite place to be was outside. He enjoyed working in his garden, doing yardwork and mechanical work. He had workingman hands that were strong and callused. He was a hardworking man who labored diligently to support his family.
Most important to him was his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children and his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Judith, survivors include his daughter, Beth Blumenstock of Marion; son, Brad Blumenstock and wife Lori of Arlington, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Tristin Blumenstock of Marion and Ava and Grant Blumenstock of Arlington, Tennessee; four brothers, Kenneth Blumenstock and wife Debra, Lawrence Blumenstock and wife Jo Carol, Gail Blumenstock and wife Darlene and Eugene Blumenstock and wife Jeanette, all of Marion; sister, Joyce Hall of West Frankfort; mother-in-law, Mary Newman of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ernie Blumenstock; and father-in-law, Perry Newman.
Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, Oct. 23, in Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Larry Askew officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites presented by members of Marion VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and National Guard Flag Detail Unit. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral home.
For those who prefer, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Third Baptist Church in Marion. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 N. Market St., Marion, IL 62959.
For additional information or to sign the guest memorial register, visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.
